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on them. We combine tried-and-tested concepts with the
latest innovations from science and research, allowing
Alfred Berger breeders to fully devote themselves to their pigeons.
5. National Champion yearlings 2015
10. National Champion old birds 2015

For Röhnfried the needs of the modern racing pigeon is the

beginning of an optimal feed system. Only once the needs Yours Alfred Berger
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after the moult. The aim in winter is gentle purging while
maintaining vitality.
We are very good at assessing the individual success
factors these days. Only through optimised feeding and
accompanying health management throughout the year do
we lay the foundations for the best possible performance of
our racing pigeons.

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 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
Röhnfried’s 7-point plan for the racing season
This feeding concept was developed for breeders who wish to feed their pigeons with complete safety while taking
advantage of specific preparations that promote performance and health.

1.
  Accelerating regeneration:
  Carbohydrates
To speed up recovery we take advantage of the readily avai-
lable carbohydrates in Mumm and the organic phosphorus in
Rotosal. After a flight, racing pigeons have mainly depleted
their energy stores. Therefore, they recover significantly faster
after a flight if they are fed carbohydrates and Butafosfan.
Protein
The day after a flight, we provide racing pigeons with the
highly concentrated animal protein from K + K Protein 3000
to make sure that muscles and tissue are regenerated. This
protein is digested easily. It is indispensable for a fast recovery.
Short Chain Amino Acids
Immediately after the flight, the amino acid stores need to be
replenished. Bt-Amin forte is designed to accomplish this. It
contains large doses of the essential amino acids while also
providing the pigeons with the needed B vitamins after the
flight without unnecessary stress on the metabolism.
2.
  Reduce infection pressure
  Prevention is better than cure
5.
We use Avidress Plus for the disinfection of the drinking wa-   Replenishing
ter. This lowers the pH of the water. This together with the use    Vital Nutrients
of Usne-Gano reduces the risk of infection.
You can find our feeding concept
for a successful season on pages 4/5.
3.
  Strengthening immunity:
  Improving the Immune Response
The (1.3/1.6)-ß-Glucans in the Immunbooster activate the
immune system while specific cellulose molecules in powder
form lead to larger villi. As a result the pigeons are more resili-
ent against infections.
Probiotics – Healthy from the gut
Providing pigeons with probiotics has been proven beneficial
after stress phases, high performance demands, and drug tre-
atment. Probiotic bacteria in Entrobac improve the intestinal
flora thus strengthening the pigeons’ immune response.
  Stimulating
4. the Metabolism
  L-Carnitine and Iodine
At the beginning of every week, we stimulate the metabolism
with Hexenbier and iodine. Supplementation with L-carniti-
ne (Carni-Speed) allows the muscles to perform at top ca-
pacity. Pigeons supplemented in such a way tire noticeably
slower in flight
and consequently, the training is significantly more efficient.
Therefore, cramping feet are a problem of the past.
vitality reserves:
Supplementing the pigeons with additional energy sources is
essential for long flights. Oregano-sheep fat and our Energy
Oil supply this energy. We recommend drying with RO 200
ready to satisfy the increased metabolic demands.
6.
  Keeping the airways free
  Probiotics -Tiny Helpers with Huge Impact
After flights in the rain or long express stays treatment of the
mucous membranes with Avisana is a tried and proven me-
thod. After the treatment, the pigeons have bright white no-
ses and clean throats.
The Power of Nature
In particular ahead of flights in hot weather but also before
the season starts, it is makes sense to use plant oils and herb
mixtures
such as Avimycin and Atemfrei (Free Breath) to keep the in-
sides of the pigeons’ airways free. The most beneficial charac-
teristic of this combination is the fact that it does not damage
the intestinal flora.
Realeased breathe
Before important races and 2 week before the season starts
we have to clean the respiratory tract with Rozitol.
  
7. Optimised mineral supply
  Minerals and Trace Elements
Aside from the above described targets, the optimal supple-
mentation with grit and minerals should be part of the rou-
tine. Including Reise-Mineral (Flight) along with Tauben-
freund Grit with Anise and Expert Mineral in the daily feed
ensures that your pigeons will receive the optimal amounts
of minerals and trace elements. Furthermore it is possible to
give the pigeons some liquid minerals with our Mineraldrink.

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 Racing day Sunday Monday

Feed supplements In the morning and evening: In the morning:

Accelerating regeneration: Strengthening immunity:
Moorgold + Moorgold +
K+K Protein 3000 Entrobac +
Immunbooster
All supplements can
be fed together in one
mixture.
In the evening:
Strengthening immunity:
Moorgold +
Entrobac +
Immunbooster

Water additives Accelerating regeneration: Reducing infection pressure: Reducing infection pressure:
1st drinker Avidress Plus Avidress Plus
Rotosal + Bt-Amin forte
Stimulating the metabolism: Stimulating the metabolism:
Reducing infection pressure: Carni-Speed Carni-Speed
The recommended 2nd drinker
water additives can Avidress +UsneGano
be fed together in one
drinker.

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 Feeding concept
Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Basketing day / Friday

In the morning: In the morning:

Strengthening immunity: Replenishing vitality reserves:
Moorgold + Energie-Öl +
Entrobac + RO 200 ready
Immunbooster

Over 250 miles in the evening: In the evening:

Replenishing vitality reserves: Replenishing vitality reserves:
Energie-Öl + Energie-Öl +
RO 200 ready RO 200 ready

Reducing infection pressure: Reducing infection pressure: Stimulating the metabolism: Stimulating the
Avidress Plus Avidress Plus Carni-Speed + metabolism:
Rotosal Carni-Speed +
Stimulating the metabolism: Stimulating the metabolism: Rotosal
Carni-Speed Carni-Speed +
Blitzform 1. Respiratory:
TIP
ant races we recommend to give
Every 4 weeks and before import
Energy-Oil over the corn.
three days Avimycin together with
2. Muscle regeneration:
to give 4 meals K+K Protein 3000.
After heavy races we recommend
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 feeding concept breeding:
The quality of young pigeons is a direct consequence of optimum nutrition. What’s crucial for breeding is whether the performance potential can develop to the full. For this reason, it’s not
enough to invest in the best and healthy parents, you must also ensure that the breeding animals receive the best possible nutrition at all times. With the feeding concept outlined below you
leave nothing to chance.

The result of these efforts are perfectly developed young pigeons. The feeding concept is based
on a reduced amount of the difficult-to-digest peas and instead includes more high-quality and
easily digestible toasted soya beans and seeds such as hemp, which are rich in valuable linoleic
and linolenic acids. The optimised feeding concept also includes as vitamins, minerals, trace ele-
ments and amino acids for best breeding performance. Especially when preparing for breeding
the focus should be in administration of vitamin E.

Tip: Gradually convert to breeding food before breeding no later than 5 days prior to coupling.
After egg laying and until shortly before hatching up to 50% winter food can be fed.
Feed additives Water additives
Winter breeding: Especially during the cold time of the year the optimised feeding concepts
will promote regular egg laying, high fertilisation and hatching rates and healthy and quick de- Gervit-W + K + K Protein Avidress Plus + UsneGano
velopment of the young. (both twice a week) (daily) (twice a week)

Feeding concepts winter/rest

The winter can be used to get the animals in the best possible condition for breeding and racing after moulting. Vaccinations are also carried out in winter. Only if the pigeons are fed properly
including all essential nutrients is it possible for vaccines to work properly and for immunoglobulins (antibodies) to develop.

This includes optimum feeding in the long term and intermittent administration of feed supple-
ments that support the immune system.
Furthermore, the feeding concept for the winter phase is based on high-fibre with a high
percentage of filling crude fibre. Protein content is reduced to avoid metabolic strain. Dosed
administration of vitamins and trace elements in the winter ensures the best possible preparati-
on, especially before and after vaccinations. Proper drinking water hygiene should also be part
of any feeding concept during the rest and winter period.

Tip:
After moulting and until coupling feeding should be kept to a minimum. Feed additives Water additives
Gervit-W + Entrobac Avidress Plus + UsneGano
(both once a week) (daily) (twice a week)

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 Feeding concept: young pigeons during the training phase
Young pigeons in the training phase (no later than 6 weeks prior to the show flights):
If the young pigeons do not show great willingness to fly, their health must be checked (trichomonads, intestinal parasites, general bacterial infection etc.).

At the beginning of the training phase the youngsters hould get used to the training basket.
As feed we recommend a light mix, to get the pigeons to explore their environment. If they
then become more inclined to fly, this has to be taken into account through adding fat-cont-
aining grains. If the young still don’t show much willingness to explore despite being in excel-
lent health, we recommend that you add Carni-Speed to their drinking water for 7 days. After
that the pigeons should want to fly a lot.
As soon as the training phase starts infection pressure should be lowered and the immune
system strengthened from the gut. Once the preliminary flights are over you should convert
to the feeding concept of old pigeons (page 4/5).
Feed additives Water additives
Entrobac Avitestin
+ UsneGano
(4 times a week) (daily) (twice a week)

Products 2018
Accelerating regeneration 8 Replenishing vitality reserves 22

Reducing infection pressure 14 Keeping the airways free 24

Strengthening immunity 16 Optimised mineral supply 28

Detoxification 19 Vitamins 31

Stimulating the metabolism 20 Medicine/Insecticides 33

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Carbohydrates
1.
Our first goal in the week after every competitive
flight is a speedy recovery. Science provides us with
the necessary insights for supporting the recovery
with demand-oriented strategies.
Every competitive flight means stress. The longer the
flight, the more energy is spent. Today’s well informed
breeders know that carbohydrate is metabolised in the
first flight phase. Then, after about an hour of flying, the
fat burning process supplies the pigeons with most of the
energy. In flight, protein is negligible as source of energy.
Independent of whether pigeons in flight have the wind
in their backs or coming from the front, immediately af-
ter the competitive flight, pigeons start building up their
energy reserves. The simplest and fastest way to do that
is to store carbohydrates as glycogen in the liver and mu-
scles.
!
It therefore stands to reason to shorten the
recovery phase by feeding carbohydrates as
early as possible. The ‘fastest’ way is adding
carbohydrates to the water. Feeding carbohydrate-rich
grains builds up energy resources in a slightly slower pro-
cess. Pigeons tend to drink plenty of water immediately
after their return to the loft. Therefore, providing carbohy-
drates in the drinking water has the additional advantage
of quickstarting the rebuilding of energy stores. We re-
commend adding a mix of fast and slowly metabolised
carbohydrates to keep the blood sugar level balanced.
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In the course of longer competitive flights, increased fat
burning is another factor. This involves the oxidation of
free fatty acids, a process, which also leads to the forma-
tion of ketone bodies. After more than 2 hours of flight
time, we therefore recommend adding the organic phos-
phorus supplement Butafosfan to the feed to speed up
the utilisation and clearance of metabolic side products.
For many years now, Butafosfan is fed to working animals
to lighten the stress on the liver and to accelerate the re-
covery after physical stress. Especially in cases of medi-
um and intense exhaustion, the pigeons recover fast and
quickly regain their physical strength.
Antioxidative vitamin C can not only help to replenish de-
pleted glycogen stores on a cellular level, but it can also
strengthen the body’s own defence system and accelera-
te the regeneration process.
Moreover it supports iron absorption in the gastro-intes-
tinal tract and is a part of the body’s own hormonal syn-
thesis. Additionally, this valuable vitamin also participates
indirectly in the fat burning process in the muscular sys-
tem. That is why we recommend to supplement vitamin C
immediately after the race.
Mumm Speeding up the recovery
Feed supplement for pigeons

with Mumm is an easy to digest and water soluble tonic that provides energy and replenishes glycogen reserves. Because
Vitamin C Flight energy it contains various carbohydrates, Mumm is able to provide energy before the flight and quickly replenish glycogen

regeneration
stores after the flight. Mumm also contains various vitamins, potassium and magnesium, which ensures straightforward
muscle regeneration after the flight.
Tonic
Feeding recommendation:
Regeneration During the entire racing period, Mumm should be given via the trough. Before the flights 2 measuring spoons (10 g)
with 1 l water for 2 days. On the flight day only clear water. It is important to feed Mumm after the pigeons’ return for
1-2 days (2 measuring spoons (10 g) with 1 l water) to ensure fast recovery. Can be fed together with Rotosal. Can be fed
together with Rotosal.
400 g tin Art.-No. 11499

ACCELERATING
Klaus Steinbrink recognised:

REGENERATION
“Rotosal is in the drinking water whenever my
pigeons come home from a flight. Shortly after
drinking the Rotosal the pigeons are at their level
best again.“

REGENERATION
· 2nd National Champion 2014 with old birds
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Rotosal
Feed supplement for pigeons Rotosal is a liquid feed supplement based on organic phosphor and oligosaccharides to quickly counter phosphor and
energy deficits before and after long-distance races and general stress such as after treatments, moult and breeding.
10 % an
The Butafosfan it contains provides liver relief, which in turn leads to improved performance during the race. Rotosal is
Butafosf
stable in the trough for more than 8 hours and is mainly used to accelerate regeneration.
Regeneration
regeneration

Feeding recommendation: For feeding with drinking water or with grain feed.
Liver relief Before and after stresses: 5 ml for 20 pigeons.
After intense stress: 10 ml for 20 pigeons.
Moult/breeding: 2-3 times a week 5 ml for 20 pigeons. Fresh drinking water daily.
Improving performance
Tip: 5 ml Rotosal for 20 pigeons as the last meal before a flight (e.g. peeled sunflower seeds) with feed.
250 ml bottle Art.-No. 11417

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Protein
1.
Maintaining or restoring the health of tissues such as the mu-
scles and tendons as well as the inner organs, the blood and
liver is our second priority in the course of the week.
Therefore, it is of utmost importance to feed readily dige-
stible protein in substantial amounts on the day following
a competitive flight. Aside from observations, there are also
scientific data on the protein metabolism in pigeons. They
were gathered by Professor Haas from the University in Kiel
(Germany). On the day after a competitive flight, analyses of
pigeon blood reveal a marker for the catabolism (decompo-
sition) of muscle tissue. This marker is not present immedia-
tely after the competitive flight, i.e. muscle tissue (protein) is
not catabolised during the competition. However, on the day
after the competitive flight – when the quickly replenishable
energy reserves (glycogen) are already filled up again – some
kind of ‘metabolic review’ takes place in the organism of the
pigeons. As part of the musculoskeletal system regeneration
the body renews the structure of muscle fibres. To accomplish
this, the body needs available amino acids (AAs) to serve as
building blocks. The different essential amino acids must be
available in properly balanced and sufficient amounts. Still,
this complex requirement can be easily met. The best suited
protein sources are animal protein or mixtures of plant and
animal protein with those amino acids added, which limit the
protein biosynthesis.
!
Under no circumstances should you feed large
amounts of protein on the day the pigeons fly. In
such a case, the metabolism would first genera-
te the required energy using the protein. Protein cannot be
completely metabolised. This leads to the accumulation of
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considerable amounts of ammonia Since ammonia is cytoto-
xic, this leads to a condition often referred to as ‘blue blood’.
The body eliminates ammonia by turning it into urea and uric
acid, which will be eliminated via the urinary tract. These pro-
cesses require energy and are therefore an unnecessary bur-
den on the metabolism. Longer recovery periods will be the
result. These counter-productive processes can be avoided by
implementing the recommendations for the energy recovery
phase and the protein recovery phase in the above time se-
quence.
!
Feeding electrolytes and shortchain amino acids
is yet another way to speed up the recovery. Elec-
trolytes are essential for the acid-base balance
and they furnish needed salt. Since pigeons like
other birds do not have sweat glands, electrolytes are not de-
pleted in flight. Therefore, electrolytes are more important in
the preparation for the next competition starting about mid-
week until the end of the week.
The scientific literature confirms the importance of amino
acid (AA) supplements in the recovery process. In contrast to
feeding protein-rich grains or ‘modern’ protein powders, the
respective supplements merely provide specific AA and/or
short-chain AA compounds, which are often given in the drin-
king water. In flight, the latter supplements do not stress the
metabolism like the supplementation with protein. Instead,
these AAs and short-chain AA compounds support the reco-
very after stress and lighten the load for the liver
K+K Protein®Dragees Speeding up the recovery
Feed supplement for pigeons

Coated K+K protein® tablets contain readily digestible animal protein. This protein is extracted from top quality blood
Individual FeedingRegimen plasma. It also contains methionine, lecithin, and magnesium to support the fast recovery of racing pigeons. The tablets

regeneration
cause hardly any metabolic stress. Therefore, they are wellsuited for the individual supplementation of pigeons arriving
Muscle Building late from a flight or very exhausted pigeons.
Feeding Recommendation:
Recovery/Regeneration One coated K+K Protein® tablet (0.54 g) per pigeon after the race.
100 tablets Art.-No. 11314

Sedochol

ACCELERATING REGENERATION
Feed supplement for pigeons

Sedochol is a mix of the sulphurous amino acid methionine, sorbitol and choline. Methionine is contained in large
amounts in the feathers, which makes it essential for a faultless moult. Choline and sorbitol, which are involved in protein
and fat metabolism, provide active liver protection and fast regeneration after a race. Sedochol is especially recommen-
ded when changing rations and to promote digestion.
Liver protection
regeneration

Feeding recommendation:
Regeneration After stress, during breeding and moult 10 ml per 1 litre of drinking water or 750 g feed. The solution has to be changed
daily Sedochol can be fed with Avidress Plus, UsneGano, Elektrolyt 3Plus together in a trough.
Moult & breeding help 500 ml bottle Art.-No. 11347
1000 ml bottle Art.-No. 11348

K+K Protein® 3000 K+K Protein 3000® is an easily digestible protein concentrate made from animal and plant proteins with a crude protein
Feed supplement for pigeons
content of 65 %. In addition to muscle development K+K Protein 3000® supports digestion with the siliceous and hea-
ling earth it contains. K+K Protein 3000® also contains valuable immunoglobulins which support the immune system
and thus strengthen the body’s defences after the flight. The added limiting amino acid methionine ensures smooth
Multi-protein protein metabolism and excellent plumage development during the moult.
regeneration

Feeding recommendation:
Muscle development Racing season: 4 meals starting on the day of return, two measuring spoons (20 g) per 500 g feed. Can be fed together
with Entrobac and Avimycin. Breeding and moulting period: 4 meals per week.
Immune support
600 g tin Art.-No. 11147

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Short Chain
Amino Acids 1.
Recent studies on various types of endurance sports indicate that
the supplementation with short chain amino acids in addition to
readily available carbohydrates as early as in the first two hours
after a competitive event improves the regeneration of exhausted
muscle tissue. The rationale behind it is the expectation that en-
gaging in intensive endurance sports will injure muscle fibres,
which will regenerate significantly faster if readily available amino
acids are provided.
In terms of our recommendations for the improved regeneration
and recovery the timing of the supplementation with anabolic
amino acids is as important as the amounts. Up to date studies are
therefore very significant. According to recent insights we want to
give simple amino acids in conjunction with readily available car-
bohydrates as early as in the first two hours after intensive training
or races. As described in the chapter on carbohydrates for the re-
generation of energy stores, the glycogen stores in the body are
quickly filled up after a flight. Relatively new is the insight that the
necessary repair of injured muscle fibres can be induced early.
Some data show that targeted combinations of carbohydrates
and the respective amino acids have beneficial effects. This is due
to the fact that in homing pigeons as in other animals ingested
carbohydrates lea to the increased secretion of the hormone in-
sulin, which also stimulates the synthesis of new muscle protein.
With these new insights in mind, our recommendation for the
initial recovery phase involving the supplementation with easily
digestible carbohydrates in the first drinking water after a com-
petitive flight also favours the hormonally induced muscle rege-
neration. After a flight, feeding carbohydrates for the regenerati-
on of the energy stores should therefore be combined with the
supplementation of short chain amino acids in the drinking wa-
ter. Different from feeding protein-rich grains or ‘modern’ protein
powders, the respective supplements contain only individual AAs
(amino acids) or short chain AA compounds, which are often gi-
ven in the drinking water. These supplements do not stress the
metabolism because they are immediately available to the body
without elaborate energy-consuming digestions. Feeding the
supplements therefore supports the recovery and does not cause
stress on the liver.
Another aspect in favour of feeding amino acid supplements is
the insight that full amino acid stores support the immune sys-
tem.
It is further known that full AA stores help to prevent injuries to the
musculoskeletal system.
The muscles show less fatigue and their structural integrity is de-
scribed as superior. Therefore, amino acids should already be fed
before intensive training and competitive flights. Very short inten-
sive stress situations (preliminary and private training flights) lead
to acidification due to the presence of lactate; after longer exhaus-
tive activity ammonia accumulates.
Some of the essential amino acids prevent this and are therefore
also highly recommended for the preparation in spring to prevent
fatigue caused by increased ammonia levels. The new forms of
long-term supplementation with highly concentrated amino
acids can increase the racing as well as the important training per-
formance.

Bt-Amin®forte
Feed supplement for pigeons Bt-Amin forte contains high doses of amino acids, electrolytes and B-vitamins in a defined composition. The essential
amino acids are readily available and are thus during medication treatments and in the travel time an optimal relief. The
numerous high-dose B vitamins are essential for blood formation and nerve tonic during the travel season.
Amino acids Feeding recommendation: 15 ml per liter of drinking water.
regeneration

While medication cures daily.

B vitamines In the first drinker on flight day.
In the moulting season 3 times per week.
Electrolytes Storage: not more than + 25 ° C, tightly, closed and protected from light store!
1000 ml bottle Art.-No. 11483

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Avipharm® liquid Accelerating regeneration
Feed supplement for pigeons

Avipharm contains electrolytes, vitamins and amino acids. It ensures speedy recovery periods after a flight. Very small
Regeneration protein building blocks make it easier for the pigeon to rebuild essential tissue and also stimulate the metabolism during

regeneration
moulting and breeding. The vitamins in Avipharm support the pigeons after treatment with antibiotics and after stress
Amino Acid Balance phases.
Feeding Recommendation:
Stimulation of the 20 ml Avipharm daily (4 screw caps full) in 1 Litre of drinking water during the moulting and breeding periods, for raising
Metabolism squabs, after competitive flights, and to meet the increased need for nutrients after treatment with antibiotics.
1000 ml bottle Art.-No. 10869

ACCELERATING
Elektrolyt 3Plus
Feed supplement for pigeons

REGENERATION
Elektrolyt 3Plus is an excellent combination of electrolytes and carbohydrates, which ensures that body fluids are
restored to normal again quickly after moisture loss. Elektrolyt 3Plus should always be administered before and
Water balance after major exertion. It supports the body’s water balance and significantly shortens the recovery phase. It contains
regeneration

magnesium and potassium which are important for proper muscle and heart function.

REGENERATION
Muscle function Feed recommendation:
1 measuring spoon (10 g) with 1 litre of drinking water.
Quick energy
600 g tin  Art.-No. 11308

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Prevention is
better than cure 2.
We know many infections are transmitted through the drinking water. Because of this, we
have concentrated on water hygiene and the reduction of infection from cross contamina-
tion. The following graph describes the cell division and proliferation of E.coli dependent
on pH value. Similar results have also been obtained for salmonella.
As we know, bacteria cannot thrive under a pH value of 4.5. This led us to develop the pro-
duct Avidress Plus. This adjusts the pH value of the drinking water to pH 4.5.
Avidress Plus is a mixture of different modified natural acids, combined with
herbal ingredients. The long-term administration of Avidress Plus has proved
itself to reduce infection. We therefore recommend a daily dose of 5ml of Avid-
ress Plus to 1 litre of drinking water for natural health and preservation. Veteri-
nary examinations show that we can reduce pathogens effectively in this way,
such as salmonella, E.coli, Streptococcus and Trichomonasis.

Avidress® Plus
Feed supplement for pigeons Avidress plus contains short-chain acids that lower the pH value of the drinking water to such an extent that the risk of
infection is also lowered. It also contains minerals, trace elements, oregano and cinnamon. This mix together with the
acids makes the metabolism more efficient. Pigeons looked after this way are simply healthier.
Experiences: Many vets who specialise in pigeons confirm that there is rarely any evidence of pathogenic organisms
infection pressure

Prevent canker
(trichomonads & bacteria) in the crop smear of pigeons fed with Avidress Plus.
Healthy pigeons Feeding recommendation: Administer daily throughout the year during racing season, breeding, moult and rest time:
10 ml (1 dosage) per 2 litre of drinking water. Administration of medicines at the same time should always be discussed
Inforce metabolism with a vet first. The dose size in the bottle neck is 10ml. Avidress Plus can be mixed with Carni-Speed, UsneGano and
Entrobac without a problem. Shake before use!
1000 ml bottle Art.-No. 11145 5 liter canister Art.-No. 11146

UsneGano beardlichen-
Feed supplement for pigeons oregano-Mix
UsneGano consists of a beardlichen (Usnea barbata) tincture and oregano with the natural ingredients usnic acid, car-
vacrol and thymol. The importance of this unique combination of ingredients is known from the literature. Pigeons who
infection pressure

Oregano are given UsneGano will have firm droppings and bright, white noses shortly after feeding.
Feeding recommendation:
Usnea barbata Pigeons: Daily to promote digestion, or 2 to 3 times a week. 3 ml /litre drinking water. Breeding, rearing and moult: 2-3
times a week. Racing pigeons: 1-2 days after race, 2 before the flight. UsneGano can also be administered with Avidress
Strengthened Plus, Carni-Speed and Entrobac in a trough. Storage information: Store well sealed and away from light!
combination 250 ml bottle Art.-No. 11250 500 ml bottle Art.-No. 11251

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 3. Special acids against
the young bird sickness

As we know the trough is an ideal medium for patho-
genic organisms , which is why they are the main mode
of transition of diseases of racing pigeons. For this rea-
son, a lowering of the pH value of the drinking water
for racing pigeons became established 10 years ago.
we started to expand the mode of action using special fatty ent uptake. This destroys the pathogens in the intestine
acids this year. This mix of short and medium-chain fatty and at the same time reduces the risk of reinfection via the
acids has the traditional pH value lowering function in the trough.
trough and the crop. However, further into the intestine the

REDUCING INFECTION PRESSURE

Lowering the pH value to 4.5 means that trichomonads
cannot multiply in the trough and having to treat this
pest with medicine has been reduced to a minimum.
Traditional preparations for acidifying drinking water reli-
ably and safely exert their effect in the trough and in the
upper digestive tract. Initially it was not possible to a suf-
ficient degree to affect the intestinal tract because acids
after passing through the stomach are neutralised in the
front part of the small intestine by buffer substances of the
pancreas. To achieve an effect far into the small intestine,
acids act against difficult-to-combat bacteria such as strep-
tococci , staphylococci and clostridia.
The mode of action of the new mediumchain fatty acids is
simple yet very effective. They are not neutralised by the
buffer substances and reach the pigeons’ small intestine
unchanged. The pathogenic organisms want to use the
fatty acids as an energy source and therefore absorb them
into the cell. In the cell the medium-chain fatty acids have
an antibacterial effect and destroy the pathogenic microor-
ganisms. At the same time, the new combination of acids
also maintains a good intestinal flora and optimises nutri-
As an addition to the short and mediumchain fatty acids
the use of butyric acid has proven to be useful, because
butyric acid is a main source of nutrients for the epithelial
cells of the intestinal mucosa and therefore strengthens the
intestinal mucosa cells and in particular helps regenerate
the intestine after illness. These new acid combinations are
therefore ideal to prevent intestinal imbalances. To ensure
that this combination is as effective as possible experien-
ce shows that they should be used over a longer period of
time during stress, such as the start of the training phase of
the young.

Avitestin is a mix of butyric acid and short and medium-chain fatty acids. It reduces the pH value of drinking water and thus
Avitestin reduces the risk of infection with gram-positive bacteria. The high-quality medium-chain fatty acids exert their effect far into
Feed supplement for pigeons the small intestine and promote intestinal health by promoting the growth of the body’s own probiotics. The butyric acid it
contains is active in the intestine, promotes the growth of villi and therefore improves immune defences. Furthermore, the
acids ensure that the drinking water stays fresh for longer and they have a positive effect on the pigeons’ metabolism.
infection pressure

Intestinal health Feeding recommendation:

In general: 5ml with litre drinking water • Before and after stresses
Drinking water quality • Daily for young pigeons during the training phase.
Tip: Get the pigeons used to the flavour gradually.
Please note: Avitestin must not be administered together with Avidress Plus. It may be given with UsneGano, Carni-Speed
Metabolic efficiency
and Entrobac without a problem.
500 ml bottle Art.-No. 11462

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Boosting
Immunity
More than ever, a high-capacity, activated immune sys-
tem decides on victory or defeat, or better to say: on ab-
solute top condition with constant top prizes or a nor-
mally resilient health.
In recent years, science has made great progress in under-
standing how the active and the passive immune system get
activated. That’s why we use beta-glucans (β-glucans) for the
activation of the immune system, which when regularly fed
lead to an increased number of immune-competent cells.
These cells play an important role in organizing the immu-
ne system. Furthermore, it was proofed that feeding these
β-glucans leads to a higher alert and thus to a significantly
faster immune response of the body. This is especially im-
portant in situations of high risk of new infections, e.g., during
a stay in the basket. It is recommendable to activate the im-
mune system with the help of β-glucans before vaccinations
and during the entire youngster period as significantly more
antibodies are produced against pathogenic germs. Also, the
3.
feeding of these substances causes a significant increase of
the phagocytosis, i.e. the removal of pathogenic germs from
the cells. This is good reason to feed glucans also during and
after the break-out of the infection.
Allicins and other vegetable functional substances
For pigeons, a combination of β-glucans and a mixture of
functional aromas proofed its value. One of it is the often ci-
ted Allicin, the active component of garlic, which is made of
the pre-stage Alliin by using the enzyme Allinase. Unfortuna-
tely, Allicin is not very stable. At room temperature, it decom-
poses for instance in liquids like drinking water only after a
short time and becomes ineffective. For this reason, techno-
logical processing of garlic by freeze drying proofed its value.
Like this, the stable Alliin can be preserved. After the feeding,
Alliin is processed into Allicin which in combination with cin-
namon is very effective in combating E. Coli and Salmonel-
losis. At the same time, it spares the positive intestinal flora,
e.g. Lactobacilli. For a strong immune system, we also trust
in feeding intestine active powdered cellulose. It extends the
intestinal villi and thus enhances the entire intestine as well
as the immune system.
The first combination of Allicin and
functional supplements
The Immunbooster is a new and unique combination of ef-
fective functional plant compounds in synergetic combinati-
on with germ reducing supplements. For the first time, these
ingredients are combined in one single product. Substances
with antimicrobial effects add to the important infection de-
fense. Moreover, the immunity is boosted on several levels by
important components which take care of detoxication and
of binding toxins in the intestine. Additionally, and especially
important after the illness, active iron supports hematosis for
a faster regeneration of performance and navigation capa-
cities.

Immunbooster Immunbooster stimulates the attention and reaction time of the immune system and thus the health of the pigeons
from the inside. For the first time, we use functional trace elements such as copper and zinc in the Immunbooster, which
Feed supplement for pigeons
are extremely suitable for the pigeons and round off the recipe of this innovation with a mycotoxin (fungus poison) bin-
der. As in the Jungtierpulver, the immunbooster contains prebiotic components, alliin, and colostrum to support the
Intestinal health pigeons in stress phases.
immunity

Feeding recommendation: 10 g per 20 pigeons per day over the food

Binds mushroom Before stress phases such as exhibitions or the training start: 3-5 days; Before the flight: 3 days; Breeding: 2 times
poisons a week; Moulting: 2 times a week; Young flights: 4 times a week; Young bird sickness: daily;
With alliin Before vaccinations: 7 days before vaccination
1 heaped measuring spoon are 10 g. The food can usually be moistened with Hexenbier or Moorgold.
500 g tin Art.-No. 11551

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 3. Healthy
from the gut

Many scientific studies indicate that pre- and pro-
biotics can have healthpromoting effects on the host
organism. A distinction must be made between pre-
biotics and probiotics. The prebiotics are a food re-
source for probiotic bacteria in the intestine. They cre-
being destroyed by the stomach acids. The area of applica-
tion of a probiotic leads to further requirements. Often they
are prescribed to restore the gut flora following a course
of antibiotics. Nowadays we have probiotics that contain
high numbers of probiotic bacteria that can withstand fre-
inhibit the growth of fungi. It therefore makes sense that
many preparations contain a special probiotic that feeds
the friendly intestinal flora in the long term.
It is recommended that a probiotic is always administered

ate a healthy intestinal environment and stabilise the
intestine’s natural flora, thus supporting the immune
system.
A successful probiotic has to meet the many dif-
ferent needs of modern pigeon racing. It also
makes sense for it to be acid stable to be able
to easily withstand the low pH value of the sto-
mach so that it can exert its effect in the intestine with-out
quently used antibiotics such as Colistin, Enrofloxacin and
Amoxicillin. It is therefore possible to restore the damaged
intestinal flora even while antibiotics are administered.
The probiotic bacteria promote the growth of lactobacilli
in the small intestine by optimising the living conditions of
the body’s own probiotic bacteria. This crowds out patho-
gens such as E.Coli, salmonella and clostridia. An additional
benefit of these new probiotics is that their metabolites
ACCELERATING REGENERATION
after stressful periods. For example, a new feed or a lack of
water over a long period can lead to dysbiosis (intestinal
flora disorder) in the intestine and so weaken the pigeons’
defences. The new generation probiotics reliably counter-
act this dysbiosis after stressful periods. To complete the-
rapy after stressful periods such as training stress of young
pigeons, stays in the enclosure and administration of medi-
cine, it also contains vitamins in specific concentrations to
accelerate regeneration as best as possible.

Entrobac is a feed supplements for pigeons. It contains probiotic bacteria and special prebiotics that are needed to popu-
prevention
Entrobac of young bir
d sickness
late the intestinal flora as best as possible. Entrobac is ideal for restoring the intestinal flora during or after strains, change
in feed, stressful phases and treatments. The bacterial strain contained in it is stable against many antibiotics and therefore
Probioticum for pigeons Entrobac is perfectly suited to restore the intestine during and after antibiotics treatment. Entrobac promotes a healthy
gut flora, strengthens the immune system and represses harmful germs such as E. coli, salmonella and clostridia. The bacte-
ria also produce metabolites that act against fungi.
Stabilises the intestine Feeding recommendation:
immunity

In general: 5 g (1measuring spoon) per 1kg feed or per 1 l drinking water

Stable against Racing season: For 2 days after the flight.
antibiotics Moult & breeding: 2 times a week
Inhibits fungal growth Young pigeons: 2 days before and 2 days after each show flight and prize flight
After treatments: 10 g (2 measuring spoons) per 1 kg feed.
To restore the gut flora after treatments, always feed for several days in a row.
Can be fed together with Avimycin and K+K Protein 3000.
600 g tin Art.-No. 11547

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 Jungtierpulver Immunity
Feed supplement for pigeons

Jungtierpulver is characterized by a high protein content and a first used combination to activate the passive and active
immune system in conjunction with a proven intestinal protection concept. Especially recommended for young birds and
racing pigeons in order to booster the top shape and resilience in periods of stress such as travel, moulting, breeding and
in support of treatment.
Immune boost
Feeding recommendation:

immunity
• after the competition over 1-2 meals; 20 g per kg feed or approx. 40 pigeons.
Healthy gut • Before inserting over 2-4 meals; 10 g per kg of feed, or approx. 40 pigeons.

Improve condition With increased performance requirements such as breeding, training or molting should be fed 4-5 times a week,
10 g per kg of feed.

500 g tin Art.-No. 11373

ACCELERATING REGENERATION

Hexenbier
Feed supplement for pigeons
Hexenbier is a vitality drink made of onions, honey, propolis, Echinacea (cone flower), elderberry juice, beardlichen (Usnea
barbata), and garlic, which strengthens the resilience and causes exceptional eagerness to fly After several days of giving
Hexenbier the breast meat of the pigeons turns pink, the nose-wart turns white, and the down feathers moult extensively.
Increase in fitness Feeding Recommendations: 20 ml per 1 Litre drinking water
immunity

Racing Pigeons: Racing Time: Monday and Tuesday after the flight
Immune response Breading and Moulting Periods: Twice a week; without hesitation, Hexenbier may be mixed with Avidress Plus,
Carni Speed and Entrobac. In the winter months, we also recommend feeding 15 ml per kg feed.
Moulting of down Please note: Do not feed to cats!Shake before every Use!
feathers 500 ml bottle Art.-No. 11310

Winput Feeding Recommendation:

Feed supplement for pigeons Dependent on the expected performance, feed between one and four 4-g dose of Winput daily per pigeon; we recom-
mend feeding Winput mixed with seeds before the main feeding.
Racing pigeons: 3-4 g per pigeon daily when the flights start
Immune response Moult: 2 g daily per pigeon
Winter: 1 g daily per pigeon
Immunität
immunity

Breeding pigeons: 2 g daily per pigeon

Regeneration
Young pigeons: 3 g to maximally 6 g daily per pigeon; to meet the increased need in cases of acute young pigeon disease
we recommend feeding four 10-g doses of Winput daily per pigeon (no other feed should be given); large doses of up to
Flight performance 20 g Winput per pigeon daily should be given for no more than 5 days.

3 kg bucket Art.-No. 11198

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Kräuter-Mix Detoxification
Feed supplement for pigeons

Kräuter-Mix consists of 17 different herbs. The mixture of a large variety of natural ingredients corrects nutritional defi-
ciencies. Such deficiencies may occur because the pigeons do not have the chance to follow their instincts and feed on
Down feather moult

Detoxification
herbs, humus, and soil in the fields. Kräuter-Mix – The herbs are beneficial for the intestinal tract and the airways. The
mixture ensures that the droppings are solid, the moulting proceeds properly, the plumage is brilliant, and the airways
Support of the are clean.
airway health
Healing herb mixture Feeding Recommendations:
2 Measuring spoons (1 Measuring spoon = 10 g) per kg oil (Energie-Öl), feed moistened with oregano-sheep fat
or Moorgold. Growing Period: 2-3 times per week; Races: 1-2 times per week; Moulting Period: 3-4 times per week;
Winter-Months: 1-2 times per week.
Do not feed more than 3 measuring spoons per kg feed daily!
500 g tin Art.-No. 11115
Moorgold®
Feed supplement for pigeons

DETOXIFICATION
Moorgold is a pure concentrate of healing mud. The humic acids contained in the intestine bind harmful substances and
thus promote the natural discharge from the body. The new formula also contains special fibers, causing firm droppings
Bowel cleanse
Detoxification

after two to three feedings with Moorgold and the digestion is affected positively. The new formula of Moorgold is
gel-like, which makes it particularly user-friendly and efficient.
Firm droppings
Feeding instructions:
User friendly During the moulting, resting or breeding in the preparation. As required 2-3 times per week 1 tablespoon per 1 kg
feed. To bind we recommend Jungtierpulver, Entrobac or Kräuter-Mix.
1000 ml tin Art.-No. 11461

Taubenglück
Feed supplement for pigeons

Taubenglück Tablets stimulate the appetite and digestion of pigeons. The tablets strengthen the pigeons and the-
Optimal intestinal refore help to maintain their fitness. Taubenglück tablets are also ideal for raising squabs. The valuable herb mixture
Detoxification

mucous Membranes contains cinchona bark (Jesuit’s bark), juniper berries, Fenugreek seeds, gentian root, and anise. This mixture boosts
the general health of pigeons.
Promotion of Growth
Feeding Recommendations:
Health-Promoting Herbs Racing pigeons receive 1 tablet per day for two days after a race. Squabs receive 1 tablet Taubenglück every morning
starting on their seventh day of life.
50 g ca. 120 pills Art.-No. 11488
420 g ca. 1000 pills Art.-No. 11502

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Stimulating
the metabolism
An active metabolism is a precondition for top perfor-
mance in modern pigeon racing. We recommend a tra-
ditional preparation that stimulates the metabolism.
Additional functional ingredients can have performan-
ce improving effects! This is a central focus of our re-
commendations.
To stimulate the metabolism we use the highly stimulating
effect of large doses of iodine on the metabolism. This ma-
kes it very easy for pigeons to be in top form. After only a
few administrations of elementary iodine you can observe
4.
Studies show a clear effect from longterm feeding of pure
carnitine. It has been shown that administration of at least
50 mg of L-carnitine per pigeon must be provided in order
for there to be a significant improvement in performance. It
is absolutely essential to ensure continuous administration
of L-carnitine during the racing period, because only then
can Lcarnitine be absorbed by the muscle cells. The per-
formance improving effects can only be ensured with lon-
ger-term administration, which manifests itself in increased
willingness to train.
assume a significantly higher requirement if physical strain
is increased through training and racing.
We therefore recommend that you feed L-carnitine over a
longer period of time, which should deliver a positive ef-
fect. Racing pigeons fatigue less quickly, which allows flying
speed to be maintained at a high level over a longer period.
The indirect cell protection function of L-carnitine protects
the muscles. This prevents the muscles from becoming “aci-
dic”, which is harmful, allowing the pigeon to deliver high
performance in the long term.

a clear change in the pigeons, which can only be achieved
with elementary iodine. In addition to its role in thyroid fun-
ction, iodine plays an important role in regulating physiolo-
gical processes such as growth, moult and reproduction as
well as immune functions; it also has anti-inflammatory and
antioxidant effects.
Iodine also plays quite an important role in the treatment
of fungal diseases such as candida infections. Following
antibiotic treatment several days of iodine administration
is advisable. Iodine, because of its disinfectant effect, also
plays quite an important role in treating and preventing
pox diseases.
L-carnitine is a functional component that has a key functi-
on in energy metabolism.
!
The main importance of L-carnitine lies in the
transport of fatty acids from the cytoplasm to the
mitochondria, i.e. to the power stations of the cells,
which makes it important for the race because of energy
production from fatty acids. L-carnitine is able to prevent
muscle cramping and fatigue by binding free acetyl radi-
cals and therefore avoid their damaging effect on muscle
cells. L-carnitine is also a buffer for the damaging lactic acid,
which means that the muscle, when under extreme stress,
will not become “acidic” as quickly.
Under “normal” living conditions (outside the racing season)
the L-carnitine requirements can mostly be met by self-syn-
thesis. A deficiency can occur if in the case of low administ-
ration (mixed grain feed contains an extremely low amount
of L-carnitine) there is an increased requirement. We have to
During normal training at home, constant administration of
L-carnitine leads to a much higher willingness to fly because
of the influences mentioned above. The longer and more
intense training units easily achieved this way lead to a pro-
ven training effect that puts a strain on all metabolic fun-
ctions. The pigeons regenerate quickly even after heavy
strain and the right conditions for top performance are in
place.
L-carnitine increases performance indirectly by improving
cell metabolism and leads to a shortening of the rest peri-
ods.

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Blitzform® Stimulating the metabolism
Feed supplement for pigeons
To improve performance and disinfect trough water. High-performance pigeons cannot just be given grain feed and
water. The pigeons will be in top form with Blitzform! The pigeons will return home 5 to 10 minutes earlier!
Formation of blood Because they will be in top form with Blitzform by Röhnfried. Blitzform will ensure that racing pigeons are in top

metabolism
form and therefore fly faster. The health of the racing pigeons is significantly improved as a result of the easily absor-
bable iodine and iron and their body’s defences and their vitality also improves.
Improving form
Blitzform gives the pigeons a clean throat, shiny eyes, snow-white noses, shiny plumage and a pink breast with small
stains. The organic iron contained in it facilitates the production of red blood cells, which transport oxygen in the
Improving performance blood.

100 ml bottle Art.-No. 10850

250 ml bottle Art.-No. 10851

STIMULATING METABOLISM
Areas of application: Tip:
To improve performance and to disinfect through water. Never use copper and galvanised metal troughs. Stainless steel can be used. Do not use
with animals involved in food production. Keep out of the reach of children.
Dosage:
To improve performance during the racing period: every day 5 ml per 2-3 litres (2ml/litre) Do not use after expiration date. Dispose of unused medicines at the pharmacy.
of clear drinking water. On very hot days increase amount of water to 5 litres. On the day
of the flight only give clear water! During breeding and moult: 5 ml per 5 litre (1ml/litre) Storage information:
clear drinking water 1-2 times per week. To disinfect the trough water during the rest of Do not store above + 25 °C.
the year: Once a week 5 ml per 5 litres (1ml/litre) drinking water.

Carni-Speed®
Feed supplement for pigeons

The main ingredient of Carni-Speed is L-carnitine. This substance, which is similar to a vitamin, plays a central role in the
Muscle protection metabolism of pigeons. With a dosage of 10 ml/litre drinking water the pigeons receive the required amount of L-carni-
metabolism

Greater willingness to fly
Promotes endurance
tine, which science has shown to improve their performance. The magnesium and selenium contained in it also serve as
muscle protection. The pigeons are much more willing to train and their endurance is increased.
Feeding recommendation:
During the racing season Carni-Speed should be administered at least 5 days a week via the trough or the feed. 10 ml
Carni-Speed with 1 l water, or 1 kg of feed.
500 ml bottle Art.-No. 11140

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Vital nutrients
5.
Aside from the already mentioned components of the
7-point plan, the supplementation with vital nutrients
is essential for an optimal feeding regimen throughout
the year. This includes vitamins, trace elements, and mi-
nerals. These micro-nutrients are essential to keep the
pigeons healthy. However, they do not provide energy.
This distinguishes micro-nutrients from the macro-nu-
trients fat, carbohydrates, and proteins.
Micro-nutrients are involved in many metabolic proces-
ses. Therefore, the pigeon feed should be supplemen-
ted with micro-nutrients throughout the racing season,
when raising young pigeons, and during resting peri-
ods.
Arguably, vitamins are the best-known group of vital nutri-
ents. The vitamins are grouped in water-soluble and fat-so-
luble vitamins. Vitamins A, D, E, and K are fat-soluble vita-
mins. Vitamin E for example is used as “breeding vitamin”.
Meanwhile, vitamin E was proven to work well when prepa-
ring pigeons for mating. The well-known C and B vitamins
are water-soluble. Vitamin B12 is important for the haemato-
sis as well as for the degradation of certain fatty acids. In the
racing season, the demand for vitamins increases. The same
applies to trace elements and minerals. For example, adding
magnesium to the feed supports the muscle functions. It is
important not to exceed certain amounts of vital nutrients
in the feed to avoid putting a strain on the pigeons during
the flight season.
In the tried and proven method, the micronutrients are gi-
ven in the middle of the week during racing season. The
micro-nutrients are ideally mixed with the feed because
this ensures the quick update and provides an about equal
amount to every pigeon. Neutral oils are the best vehicle for
attaching the vital nutrients to the feed. A mixture of neut-
ral oils such as various plant oils, lecithin and fish oil is best
suited for this purpose. The unsaturated fatty acids from fish
and plant oils are important substances in the synthesis of
hormones and cell components. They also suppress inflam-
mation. By contrast, saturated fatty acids are mainly used as
energy source. Saturated sheep fat is now properly used in
the upkeep of racing pigeons.
Two components are beneficial in the preparation of opti-
mal mixing oils for pigeon feeds. Lecithin should be added
because it is scarce in plant oils but has tremendous benefits
for the metabolism. Rice germ oil is another essential ingre-
dient because it supplies many significant ingredients such
as vitamin E and gamma-oryzanol. Vitamin E increases the
fertility and is well-known as radical scavenger, which pro-
tects the cell from oxidative damage. The also present gam-
ma oryzanol has a positive effect on muscle building. We
want to enter into the discussion on the optimal way to give
pigeons vital nutrients that saturated as well as unsaturated
fatty acid have a proven beneficial effect on the uptake of
micro nutrients. These fatty acids may either be plant or ani-
mal derived. We suggest select mixing oils or energy-provi-
ding compounds such as sheep fat.

Energie-Öl
Feed supplement for pigeons
Energy oil is a natural energy supplement from a mixture of complementary, highquality, cold-pressed oils. The fish oil
content provides unsaturated fatty acids and the lecithin ensures smooth lipometabolism. The rice germ oil content pro-
motes muscle development.
Muscle development
Feeding recommendation:
Vitality

During the racing season 1-2 times per week mix 5 ml = 1 capsule with 1 kg of grain feed. Dry this mixture slightly with
Energy source
RO 200 ready. Shake well before use.
Lecithin source Storage: Tightly closed, protected from light and not exceed + 25 °C

250 ml bottle Art.-No. 11486

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Oregano-Schaffett Replenishing vitality reserves
Feed supplement for pigeons

Oregano-Schaffett consists to 45 % of sheep fat and also contains oregano oil and linseed oil. This composition ensures
High
Energy Most efficient
the maximal energy supply for competitive flights, training, breeding, the raising of squabs, and moulting. The oregano
oil improves the digestive process and linseed oil provides unsaturated fatty acids. Oregano-Schaffett is also well suited
powder absorption for the absorption of powders.

vitality
Supplies 99 % of the fat
Feeding Recommendations:
1-2 Tablespoons of Oregano-Schaffett are stirred into 1 kg of grain feed until the oil is evenly distributed. The sheep fat
Contains Oregano may be briefly warmed up to facilitate this process. The oil coated grain is then ready as feed. We recommend thickening
the feed using K+K Protein 3000, Topfit Futterkalk or Kräuter-Mix or Entrobac.
Storage: Store at room temperature and protect from light exposure! Use within 12 weeks of opening! Cool storage
increases the shelf life.

600 g tin Art.-No. 11479

RO 200 ready Fitness powder

VITAL NUTRIENTS
Feed supplement for pigeons RO 200 ready is a mix of prebiotics, electrolytes, amino acids, energy sources, minerals, trace elements and multivita-
mins. It is perfectly tailored to the needs of pigeons and promotes fitness until the day of the flight. The prebiotics in
the preparation stabilise the intestinal flora and thus improve intestinal health.
Fitness powder Feeding recommendation:
20 g (1 heaped measuring spoon) with 750 g feed or 1 litre of drinking water.
vitality

Improving form Racing season: last 2-4 meals before day of flight, after races for strength.
Moult, breeding and rearing: 2-3 times per week
Improving performance

600 g tin Art.-No. 11253

RO 200 Tabs
Feed supplement for pigeons RO 200 Tabs are conditioning tablets containing prebiotics, electrolytes, amino acids, energy-providing nutrients,
minerals, trace elements and multiple vitamins. Replenishing the stores of vital substances helps pigeons to achieve
their individual top fitness level. The prebiotics promote a healthy intestinal flora.
Increased Fitness
Feeding Recommendations:
vitality

One RO200 tablet per pigeon

Better performance Racing pigeons: On the two days preceding the racing day and after competitive flights so that the pigeons recover
their strength.
Individual Feeding Moulting, breeding, and young pigeons: Twice a week 1 tablet per pigeon

50 g tin ca. 125 pcs. Art.-No. 11253

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 6.
Probiotic bacteria –
small helpers,
big effect

In modern pigeon sport maintaining a healthy respirato-
ry tract during the season has top priority.
Traditional methods such as treatment with antibiotics for
one or two days leads to poor resistance of the available me-
dicines to pathogens, which can cause respiratory diseases.
For this reason, Röhnfried took its research in a different di-
rection and now uses innovative probiotic bacteria, which is
an absolutely harmless way of keeping the airways of pigeons
healthy. If you examine the mucous membranes microbiolo-
gically in more detail, you can see that it has pathogenic as
well as non-pathogenic organisms (so-called probiotics) on it.
of which messenger substances form the relevant signals. For
instance, bacteria signal to each other “optimal conditions”
if there is plenty of space and nutrition, which then leads to
the bacteria multiplying and dividing more. Free space and
good nutrition thus signals “good conditions” and encoura-
ges them to multiply. Not a lot of space and little nutrition, on
the other hand, tends to cause the microorganisms to assume
an arrested state, a socalled sporoid form.
This means that bacteria, as a result of high population densi-
ty (many beneficial bacteria in a small space) produce signals
that cause all bacteria to form a spore. This finding was the
starting point for our completely new hygiene approach: we
This process is called microbiological management. It means
that benign bacteria clean, so to speak, the surfaces. They do
this by causing (through signalling) the undesirable bacteria
to stop multiplying, which as a result are crowded out by the
probiotic bacteria. The new generation probiotic microor-
ganisms make use of this entirely new hygiene approach by
populating the mucous membranes and thus enter into com-
petition with the pathogenic organisms for food and space.
This process of the “microbiological cleaning” of the mucous
membrane creates a healthy and stable microflora. The for-
mation of this probiotic microflora on the pigeons’ mucous
membranes provides protection from infections before and
after a race, especially while the pigeons are transported.

!
Recent research shows that bacteria exchange infor- do not disinfect, rather, the mucous membrane is continuous-
mation through cellto-cell communication (quorum ly populated with probiotic bacteria.
sensing). These are very complex processes at the end

Avisana is an active cleaner for all mucous membranes as well as noses and eyes, wounds, injuries and endangered body
Avisana parts. It forms a stable and healthy microflora by populating the affected areas with safe probiotic bacteria. It is pH-neutral,
Nose drops for pigeons very economical to use, and contains no colourings or odorants. Avisana forms a probiotic liquid film on the surface with a
long-term effect, which usually means that disinfection is not necessary.
Application recommendation:
Racing pigeons:
White noses • Before each long-distance flight one drop per nostril
• After each long-distance flight on the day of arrival or when separating genders
airways

Clean throats • After training flights in the rain to protect the mucous membranes from irritation
All year round: If nostrils are discoloured or eyes are watery, 2 times a day 1 drop or fully cover the affected skin surfaces.
Free airways Always shake product well before use! The cleaner can be used permanently.
Special storage information: Keep away from frost and do not store above + 25°C.
50 ml bottle Art.-No. 11416

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 6. There is a herb
for every illness!

The importance of this piece of wisdom continues to
rise from year to year in modern pigeon sport. Because
more and more bacteria are becoming resistant to clas-
sic antibiotics. Plant-based antibiotics are therefore in-
creasingly the focus of our research.
and many members of the lily family (e.g. garlic). The inhi-
biting effect is usually due to the sulphur compounds and
essential oils contained in these plants. It is only thanks to
our modern procedures that we are able to make full use of
these natural substances.
Allyl mustard oil in horseradish has good efficacy in the
gram-positive spectrum (streptococci, staphylococci), whi-
le the 2-phenyl mustard oil shows an extended efficacy
spectrum of gram-negative (E. coli and salmonella) bacte-
ria. Both plant substances together are therefore a particu-

KEEPING THE AIRWAYS FREE

larly effective plant alternative to chemical antibiotics. In

!
In addition to the anti-bacterial effect there is often
also an anti-fungal and anti-viral effect. There are
few or very few side-effects of plant-based anti-
biotics; resistance is not observed at all. Another advantage
of natural antibiotics: they do not harm the beneficial bac-
teria that live in harmony with us, such as intestinal bacteria
, which means that they indirectly strengthen our defences.
They are therefore also well suited for prevention. And they
also supply us with vitamins, minerals, trace elements and
other essential nutrients. We find substances with a strong
antibiotic effect in all cruciferous plants (e.g. horseradish)
Traditional monastic medicine has known about the hea-
ling effects of the ingredients (the mustard oils) of nastur-
tium and horseradish for centuries. They are used to treat
infections of the upper airways and the urinary tract. Only
through breeding and controlled cultivation are we able to
reach a high concentration of mustard oil in the medicinal
plant. Mustard oils inhibit the growth of pathogens.
The benzyl mustard oil in nasturtium has a broad antiba-
cterial effect for gram-positive as well as gram-negative
bacteria.
contrast to the classic antibiotics, these natural active subs-
tances can also kill viruses, yeasts and fungi – in exactly the
place where the infection is. This is because the mustard oils
enter the blood in the upper intestinal section. This means
that the naturally occurring “good” intestinal bacteria are
not affected. These are important in the gut for digestion
and a functioning immune system. After their absorption
into the blood the mustard oils circulate in the circulatory
system bound to proteins and ultimately accumulate in the
excretory organs, the urinary tract and the lung, where they
also exert their efficacy.

Respiratory
treatment Avimycin supports the airways of pigeons based on horseradish and nasturtium. It stimulates the physiological secreti-
Avimycin on of dust, mucus and coating of the airways. With it‘s unique mix of freeze-dried horseradish and nasturtium, Avimycin
Feed supplement for pigeons contains the precursors of the otherwise unstable mustard oils in high concentrations. These are enzymatically formed
and become active only through feeding.
Feeding recommendation:
free airways Feeding with grain feed. For 20 pigeons 10 grams per day, shared between meals a day. Feed regularly for metabolic sup-
airways

port in all phases where there is increased infection pressure. Can be fed together with Entrobac and K+K Protein 3000.
clean throats Racing season: After long-distance flights over 2-3 days at the start of the week. Young pigeons: to improve their na-
tural vigour during all stress phases over several days. Moult: 2-3 times per week. Breeding: Do not feed to nestlings.
whit noses
Storage: Do not store above +25 °C.

400 g tin Art.-No. 11415

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 Forces of nature

Liquorice: Thyme: Anise: Eucalyptus:

Liquorice is the medicinal plant of 2012.
It is a blood depurative and expectorant.
The glycyrrhizin in liquorice roots sup-
presses the growth of bacteria, viruses,
and fungi.
KEEPING THE AIRWAYS FREE
The volatile oils in thyme are bacterici- Anise is the medicinal plant of 2014. It Eucalyptus has an antibacterial effect; it
dal, mucolytic, and they promote expec- has a mucolytic effect, stimulates the in- is mucolytic and improves the circulati-
toration. Thyme is also an antioxidant. testinal glands, and it is used to control on. Eucalyptus is mainly used to alleviate
vermin. respiratory problems.

Herbal elixir
Atemfrei
Feed supplement for pigeons
Atemfrei is an herbal elixir, which contains various herbal oils such as liquorice, thyme, anise, fennel, and peppermint. These
oils stimulate the metabolism inside the respiratory tract and promote the immune response. This increases the vitality of
pigeons. Top quality herbal oils with their aromatic flavour and added vitamin C and zinc support the physiological functions
Frees the airways of the respiratory tract.
Airways

Feeding Recommendations:
Strengthens the Atemfrei may be added to the drinking water or the feed: 10 ml per 1 Litre drinking water 15 ml per 1 kg feed Give to pigeons
immune response for 5 to 10 days as needed. The dosage may be doubled in cases of severe stress. In the racing season after competitive
Pure, natural herbal oils flights: give for 2 days during the first two days of the week. Shake well before use!

500 ml bottle Art.-No. 11161

Bio-Air-Fresh
Spray solution

Bio-Air-Fresh Spray solution containing essential oils for improvement of air. It contains destillates of various herbs. These
Air quality improvement essential oils have been used to maintain the health of the respiratory organs for generations. Use of this product makes
pigeons resistant to all kinds of colds.
Immunität
Airways

Dust binding Application:

Spray 2-3 strokes into each loft, especially in the winter months. Also spray it at regular intervals during the breeding period
Free airways and the 2 days a week in the racing season.
400 ml spray can Art.-No. 11487

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 6. Released
breathe

Why is it important to keep free the air ways? For deca-
des, we pigeon breeders talked about howkeeping
free the air ways of our birds helps to achieve top pri-
zes. We, too, share this conviction and this is not only
because we know that birds need clear air ways to inha-
geons (Avimycin). On the other hand, we make use of the
liberating effects of pure herbal oils like thyme, liquorice
and eucalyptus which stimulate the trachea (Atemfrei) and
thus help to haul out dust particles.
ses healthy (Avisana). Like this, one can reduce antibiotic
treatments of the air ways which always have undesirable
damaging effects on the intestinal balance. Moreover, this
new method allows to abandon antibiotics during an entire
racing period.

KEEPING THE AIRWAYS FREE

le an optimum of oxygen. For some years now, it is also Lately, we found a new way how to liberate the air ways –
common knowledge that the pigeons’ sense of orienta- especially in case of crusting or heavy mucous obstruction You can apply the new cleaner directly into the nose of the
tion can be supported by their olfactory sense. in the upper sinuses. By boosting mucus production, this pigeon or feed it with the drinking water. Shortly after the
new Roehnfried product clears the upper sinuses fast and application of the product, there might occur a temporary

!
This is why for quite some time, Roehnfried focuses
on boosting the pigeons’ air ways from within. On
the one hand, the mustard oil of nasturtium, and
horseradish proved to be very efficient agents – natural
antibiotics effecting the air ways via the bronchial tubes –
causing no damages at all to the intestinal flora of the pi-
efficiently from stuck crusting and dust deposits collec-
ted during autumn and winter time. Additionally, this new
cleaning product has antibacterial effects on the mucous
membranes and helps to fight pathogenic germs. Experi-
ence from recent years shows that these methods in com-
bination with probiotic bacteria protect and keep the sinu-
restriction of the olfactory sense of orientation (olfactory
sense). We therefore suggest to allow for a time-lag of at
least 5 days before a race or training when applying the
product directly into the nose.

Rozitol
Nose drops for pigeons As we know for a long time, the pigeonoriented in their home region even after the sense of smell. It is therefore import-
ant that the pigeons will be sent with free airways to the races. Rozitol cleans the nose and promotes the segregation
of fixed mucus. Old mucus and dust is being liquefied and then swallowed by the pigeons or remotely via cotton swab.
Clean throats Recommended Use:
Application: 1 to 2 drops per nostril or 30 drop per liter of water.
airways

More top prices Breeding Pigeon: 14 days prior to pairing

Racing pigeons: 14 days before the first free flight; 14 days before the training races; 3-4 times per season 6 days before
important races.
Clear the airways
Youngsters: always after recovering of the Young Bird Sickness. 14 days before the first training.
50 ml bottle Art.-No. 11513

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 Minerals and
Trace Elements
Why do we have to feed minerals? Minerals are inorganic
substances. Usually, they cannot be replaced by other
elements. The lack or scarcity of minerals negatively in-
fluences the health status and performance of pigeons.
It is therefore important to ensure the continuous sup-
plementation with all minerals and trace elements.
No matter how many types of grain you feed, it will not con-
tain sufficient calcium. Therefore, it is important to give pi-
geons a calcium supplement every day, not only during the
MINERALS
7.
chemical elements magnesium, sodium, potassium, chlorine,
and sulphur are involved in many metabolic processes. They
activate enzymes, are needed for the neuromuscular signal
transport, are essential for the optimal functioning of the
muscles, and they play a role in establishing the proper os-
motic pressure, electrolyte balance, and acid-base equilibri-
um. They are also required for the production of the stomach
acid (HCl). A sufficient supply of minerals is therefore prere-
quisite to the ability to perform at a high level. As the name
suggests, trace elements are present in the body in only very
elements must be provided on a continuous basis. Special
mineral mixtures are available for various demands. Of cour-
se, all our mixtures also contain stomach stones (gastroliths),
which are necessary for the mechanical digestive activity of
the stomach muscle. Without the stomach gastroliths, dige-
stive problems will ensue and the fed grain is not optimally
used. The variety of components in our supplements and
the excellent acceptance are the perfect basis for the optimal
supplementation.

breeding and moulting periods but also e. g. for competitive
racing, in rest and winter phases. Given today’s forms of pi-
geon upkeep with drastically limited free flights, the pigeons
must rely on breeders to provide them with the crucial mine-
rals. Calcium (Ca) and phosphorus (P) are the basic building
blocks for the bone formation and metabolism. In addition,
Ca plays an important role in the functions of muscle and
heart, in blood clotting, and for the proper acid-base equi-
librium. In breeding, calcium deficiency causes problems
with the egg shell formation and distorted breast bones. The
small quantities. By no means does this imply that they unim-
portant. Trace elements are e. g. important for the fatty acid
and cholesterol synthesis and for the immune response. They
also play a role in the energy metabolism.
At a glance, minerals and other chemicals are vital for the
body whether they are required in larger or trace amounts.
As a general rule, they cannot be substituted with other ele-
ments. Deficiencies of these elements compromise the well-
being and ability to perform. Therefore, minerals and trace
The special mineral feed is given to the pigeons daily in small
amounts before the main meal. These daily doses ensure that
the pigeons are ready to take up the vital minerals. Our mine-
rals are enriched with herbs and substances, which regulate
the activity of the intestines. The mineral feed is coated with
loam, which promotes the formation of digestive juices. This
has a positive influence on the digestion. In the long run, the
improved utilisation of the feed and the stabilisation of the
intestines will lead to improved performances. This is the cru-
cial benefit of optimised feeding.

Mineraldrink
Feed supplement for pigeons NEW
Mineraldrink provides valuable minerals for breeding pigeons and youngsters in times of increased need, such as egg
Weaning help laying and during the rearing of the young pigeons. Mineraldrink is able to compensate mineral imbalances. The trace
elements copper, manganese and zinc also ensure important metabolic processes in the organism of the pigeons.
minerals

Supplier of minerals Feeding recommendation: 5 ml per liter of drinking waterIn preparation for breeding: 2 x per week. While rearing the
youngsters: 3 x per weekFor young pigeons until the racing season: 2 x per weekAfter long-distance flights with longer
Egg shell stability basket stays: the second day after the flight.
500 ml bottle Art.-No. 11582

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Leckerstein® Minerals for racing pigeons Optimised mineral supply
Excellent acceptance Pigeons like the Lecker-Stein because of the granulation and the way it is produced. In the breeding period, it prevents

minerals
mineral deficiency and in races, the included iodine and magnesium have a positive effect on the motivation of the
Increased digestive pigeons. The good acceptance ensures that the pigeons also take up enough minerals and trace elements during races.
activity
Feeding Recommendation: Liberally provide as much Lecker-Stein as the pigeons want to ingest.
Supply of iodine and
magnesium 12 item box Art.-No. 11275

Zucht- & Mauser-Mineral
Minerals for racing pigeons
TIP
Zucht- & Mauser Mineral is a pure, natural product containing oregano and herbs such as e. g. fenugreek, Aloe, sage,
thyme, and cinchona bark. The amino acid methionine and all essential minerals and trace elements are also present to
meet the special needs of breeding and moulting pigeons. The preparation promotes the correct shell formation and
Formation of feathers improves the bone formation in just hatched pigeons. The vital substances and valuable herbs stimulate the digestion

OPTIMISED MINERAL SUPPLY

and the metabolism.
minerals

Osteogenesis Feeding Recommendations: For 75 racing pigeons put 1 measuring cup daily (approximately 140 g) in a trough or
on the feeding table; you may also feed small amounts inside the loft cubicle. Adjust the amount to the demand of the
Growth pigeon by providing only as much as the pigeon eats in the course of a day.

5 kg bucket Art.-No. 11190

Expert-Mineral Minerals for racing pigeons

The gentle production procedures and the granulation make Expert-Mineral a treat for your pigeons. The very tasty
Optimal mineral Expert Mineral is unique in structure composition. The included small stomach stones promote the digestion; the special
supplementation coating ensures that all pigeon ingest sufficient amounts of minerals.
minerals

Support of the Feeding Recommendations: Expert-Mineral may be fed to pigeon all year; it is beneficial especially during the bree-
digestive system ding and moulting periods. After feeding, offer Expert Mineral daily in small quantities.
Excellent acceptance
5 kg bucket Art.-No. 11020 25 kg bag Art.-No. 11021

Reise-Mineral Minerals for racing pigeons
In-flight performance
minerals
Reise-Mineral is a pure, natural product; it contains oregano and the Herba-San formula herbs. All essential minerals
and trace elements as well as valuable effective agents and vital compound are included. Thanks to the excellent ac-
ceptance by the pigeons, the mineral demands are also met in the racing season. Vital components and valuable herbs
stimulate the digestion and the metabolism. This boosts the flight performance.

Support of the Feeding Recommendations: Feed 75 racing pigeons 1 measuring cup daily (approximately 140 g) in a trough or on the
digestive system feeding table; adjust the amount to the demands of the pigeons by providing only as much as the pigeons eats in the
Stimulation of the course of a day.
metabolism 5 kg bucket Art.-No. 11189

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 Topfit®-Spezial-Futterkalk Optimising the Supplementation with minerals
Special-feed lime for pigeons

Topfit® Futterkalk is a specially defined mix of vitamins, minerals and trace elements. If administered regularly, it promotes
Vitamins growth, muscle development, fertility and bone structure development. Especially for breeding and rearing Topfit® pro-
duces excellent results.

Minerals
Minerals Feed recommendation:
Röhnfried Topfit® can be given to racing pigeons in a feed container on its own to take freely or mixed in with food. During
Trace elements moult, breeding and racing period approx. 20g Röhnfried Topfit® (1tablespoon) for 10 pigeons.
1 kg tin Art.-No. 10955
OPTIMISED MINERAL SUPPLY

Taubenfreund® Grit mit Anis

Minerals for racing pigeons
Taubenfreund® Grit with anise consists of a mixture of sea shells, quartz and redstone. These ingredients optimise the
calcium level because calcium is available for a relatively long time. Quartz and redstones promote the digestion and the
ingested minerals are part of the acid-base regulation in the pigeon organism. The excellent acceptance of Taubenfreund
Excellent acceptance
Grit is due to the added anise oil and the special structure of this mixture.
Minerals

Better digestion Feeding Recommendation:

Liberally supply as much Taubenfreund® Grit as the pigeons ingest in a day.
Stable acid-base 5 kg Eimer Art.-No. 10697
equilibrium 25 kg Sack Art.-No. 10836

Standard Mineral
Minerals for racing pigeons

Balanced minerals
Standard Mineral is a pure natural product; it contains all essential minerals, trace elements, and valuable vital agents and
Minerals

components. Feeding Standard Mineral provides and balances needed minerals and stimulates the digestion and the meta-
Promotes the digestion
bolism. The fine granulation ensures the effective uptake by the pigeons.

Finely granulated quality Feeding Recommendation:

Feed ½ to 1 measuring cup of Standard Mineral (70 to 140 g) to 80 pigeons in the trough.
10 kg Eimer Art.-No. 11457

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Taubenfit®-E 50 Vitamins
Feed supplement for pigeons
Vitamin E
& Selenium
Together with other feed, Taubenfit E50 is meant to supply breeding pigeons with the needed amount of vitamin E. Espe-
Preparations for breeding cially in combination with selenium, vitamin E has a beneficial influence on the fertility, the hatch rate, the upbringing, the

vitamins
muscular structure, and the flight performance. In addition, selenium has a positive effect on the immune system. Vitamin E
Muscle building is known as antioxidant; it protects unsaturated fatty acids, vitamin A and cells from the deleterious effects of free radicals.
Feeding Recommendation:
Cell protection 1 Screw cap (5 ml) per litre of drinking water in times of increased performance requirements. Breeder pigeons: Provide 5
ml per litre of drinking water on five consecutive days before mating and before the next depositing of eggs (ovipositioning).
Racing pigeons: During flights, provide 5 ml in 1 litre drinking water or alternatively 10 ml mixed into 1 kg feed 2 to 3-times
a week.
250 ml bottle Art.-No. 11497

Pavifac®-Spezialbierhefe
Feed supplement for pigeons
with Pollen &
Citric Acid Pavifac® Spezialbierhefe is a valuable natural product. Brewer’s yeast contains amino acids, minerals and trace elements

VITAMINS
as well as B complex vitamins, minerals in high concentrations. The pure amino acids in the yeast facilitate the upbringing of
the newly hatched pigeons and support an optimal change of plumage. The supplied vitamins and trace elements ensure
Brewer‘s yeast the healthy development of the young animals through all stages and improve the feed utilisation.
vitamins

Pollen Feeding Recommendations:

2 Tablespoon Pavifac® per 1 kg slightly moistened feed once or twice a week; Röhnfried Oregano-Sheep Fat is ideally sui-
Citric Acid ted as thickener.
Storage: Keep in a tightly closed container and protect from moisture!
800 g tin Art.-No. 10549

Taubengold®
Feed supplement for pigeons

Growth the feathers During moulting, Taubengold® is indispensable for the formation of the new plumage and to avoid nutritional deficiencies.
Taubengold® with its high content of the sulphur-containing amino acids, methionine, and choline ensures a first-rate plu-
amino acids

mage. The reduced strain on the liver increases the well-being of squabs. The calcium and trace elements in Taubengold®
Glossy feathers are beneficial for moulting.

Moulting Aid Feeding Recommendation:

During the moulting and upbringing of pigeons: add 20 ml per litre drinking water or on top of 750 g feed.
1000 ml bottle Art.-No. 10528

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 Gervit-W®Tauben Now with Betain
Vitamins
Feed supplement for pigeons

Gervit W® is suitable for administration in the drinking water or grain feed to rectify food-related vitamin deficiencies
(only grain feed) during breeding, the racing period, the moult, the show period and the cold seasons. We also recom-
18 vitamins mend adding Gervit W® to meet vitamin needs after stresses and to promote the metabolism.

vitamins
Feeding recommendation:
Balancing of vitamins Gervit W® is given during the breeding and racing period 2 times a week, 2 full screw caps = 10 ml Gervit W® with 2
litres of water or 1.5 kg grain feed. During the rest of the time, giving Gervit W® once a week is enough. To meet in-
Enhance fertility creased vitamin needs, administer Gervit W® several times a week. Do not give Gervit W® during the journey season
on day the of a flight. Copper and iron troughs can have a negative effect on the shelf life of the vitamins.

100 ml bottle Art.-No. 10500 500 ml bottle Art.-No. 10502

250 ml bottle Art.-No. 10501 1000 ml bottle Art.-No. 10503

Flugfit Flughopper® Dragees

Feed supplement for pigeons
VITAMINS

Flugfit Flughopper® Dragees supply pigeons with high doses of vitamins, amino acids, honey, and carbohydrates. The
significant benefit of Flugfit-Flughopper Dragees is based on the special way it is made to release the nutrients several
Vitamin supplement hours after it is given to a pigeon. This ensures that the pigeon has all the power it needs to come home.
vitamins

Strength Feeding Recommendation:

1 coated tablet per pigeon when sending it off to a race. Please follow the feeding recommendation on the package
insert to the letter. (1 coated tablet contains 0.60 g)
Stamina
60 tablets Art.-No. 10529

Blitz-Maxi-Kraft-Pillen
Feed supplement for pigeons
Blitz-Maxi-Kraft pills are a combination of natural amino acids, pollen and anise. The importance of Blitz-Maxi-Kraft lies
in the special processing because the combination is released until several hours after administration.
Vitamins
Feeding recommandation:
vitamins

Short distance: 2 pills before basketing; Middle distance: 2 pills before basketing.
Amino Acid
Longdistance: 2 pills on the day before basketing and 2 pills at basketing.
Breeding: young birds get 1 pill from 10th of the 30th day of their life 1 pill. Furthermore they get 1 pill every three
Anise days.

50 tablets Art.-No. 10944

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Wurm-T (Wormtabs) Small animal examption sheme products

t a bl
Roundworm

e
Wurm T Wormtabs are indicated for treatment against roundworm, hairworm and tapeworm infestations in racing pi-

medicine

k
geons. They are easy to give and effective in treatment of worm infections.

r
Hairworm

a
Dosage:
Tapeworm Simply 1 tablet per pigeon, repeat 1 tablet after 6 weeks.

m
100 tablets Art.-No. 11409

On l y in
Gambakokzid RO (sachets)

VETERINARY MEDICINE
r ita
Gambakokzid RO is one of our most popular products for the treatment and prevention of Trichomoniasis (canker) and

B
Canker intestinal Coccidiosis and inflamation of crop muscosa worldwide.
For the treatment and prevention in the loft it is recommended to add to the drinking water. Simply add 2 g of powder

t
medicine

per 1 litre of drinking water for a period of 6 days. Drinking water volumes refer to normal consumption levels and should
Coccidiosis

a
be doubled on hot days.

e
Gambakokzid RO does not have any known negative side-effects. Following this treatment we recommend administra-

r
For drinking water tion of Gervit-W® for pigeons.

G
30 x 25 g sachets Art.-No. 11404

in
Gamba Tabs R (tablets)
Gamba-Tabs R are for the treatment and prevention of Trichomoniasis and intestinal Coccidiosis. Gamba-Tabs R are also
for the treatment and prevention of trichomoniasis which cause mucosal inflammation in the crop of pigeons.
Canker
Prevention dosage (Prophylaxis) during the racing season give 1 tablet per pigeon every 8-14 days. At the beginning of
medicine

Coccidiosis the week. Weaning of Youngsters from parents 1 tablet per Youngster.
Breeding season: give one tablet per pigeon 14 days before egg hatching.
Treatment dosage – depending on the severity of disease. Give 1 tablet per infected pigeon for 2 -3 days.
Easy to use
Administer 1-2 hours prior to feeding and also note, a slight yellow colouration of the droppings may occur.
60 tablets Art.-No. 11408

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Aparasit® Insecticides
Anti-parasite spray solution

Aparasit® is an anti-parasite spray solution for pest control. It quickly and reliably destroys mites, ticks, fleas, lice and
other pests. Because it is easy to use it is ideal for treating nesting cells and equipment.
Easy to use Instructions:

insecticides
Aparasit® works against ticks, lice, mites and other pests. The pigeons’ head, beak and especially the eyes must be
Mites & ticks protected. The young without full plumage, feed, eggs and drinking water must also not be sprayed. The majority of
the parasites are in the pigeons’ environment. Therefore especially the nesting cells, seating and the immediate en-
vironment should be sprayed thoroughly. Especially in the case of tick infestation, the treatment should be repeated
Fleas & lice
after 3 days.
750 ml spraycan Art.-No. 11485

Badesalz
Bath salt for pigeons

Röhnfried Badesalz is recommend for all times of the year and especially during moult. Dust, skin residue and dander,
Insect repellent bad feathers and down are loosened, which promotes new feather growth and cares for the skin. This pigeons will
insecticides

have a shiny, silky plumage and it also acts against mites, bird lice and other parasites.
Plumage care
Application:
1 measuring spoon of approx. 20g bath salt is added to 10 l bathing water. Depending on the weather, the pigeons
Skin care should be offered a bath 1-2 times a week.

800 g tin Art.-No. 10531

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 Vaccinations
Every pigeon fancier wants to have pigeons of excellent ra-
cing and breeding performance. There are many parameters
influencing this, mostly depending on the breeder himself.
The quality of the pigeons (correct selection), the quality of
the loft, the motivation, the training, or the management of
the loft – all these parameters are important. But they are of
no use if the pigeons are not healthy.
Even the best pigeons cannot reach a top condition when
suffering from parasites or an infection. Besides the right
hygiene and nutrition, vaccinations are the most important
instrument to prevent infectious diseases. A vaccination plan
is essential to every loft. It is very important to provide speci-
al vaccination dates in the annual care-taking plan. It is also
important to prepare the pigeons for the vaccinations. That
means they should be in very good health and show no sym-
ptoms of illness. Therefore, the pigeons must be treated for
parasites before they get the vaccination (ideally 2 to 3 weeks
in advance). Additionally, their natural resistance should be
boosted. Lots of stress, like heavy training or separation,
should be avoided right before and after the vaccination.
Paramyxo vaccination annual plan
In case, the pigeons cannot be checked by the veterinarian
for coccidiosis, canker and worms, we suggest to follow this
plan:
1. Old pigeons should get the vaccination during a rest pe-
riod, i.e. between the moult and the breeding season, but
no later than 3 weeks before the first training flight. When
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pairing the racing pigeons, too, you should follow this ca-
re-taking concept:
• 6 weeks prior to the pairing – canker treatment for 5-7
days with Gambakokzid RO + simultaneously Entrobac
• 4 weeks prior to the pairing
RO 200 Ready + Immunbooster + Moorgold
• 3 weeks prior to the pairing paramyxo vaccination
Vaccination 3 weeks prior to the pairing ensures the high-de-
gree transmission of the antibodies to the young pigeons.
The parasite treatment prevents breeding disorders and
avoids infections of the young pigeons. Entrobac, Immun-
booster and RO 200 Ready enhance the natural resistance
and vitality of the pigeons.
2. Young pigeons should always get the vaccination twice
during their first year. It is especially important to ensu-
re best care and rest of the youngsters in preparation to
the vaccination. If the parents were well prepared for the
breeding and if the youngsters and their droppings look
decent, usually there is no need for a parasite treatment.
Any low degree infection by canker or coccidiae stimula-
tes the development of the immune system, and thus has
a positive influence on the health of the pigeons. Besides
this, it makes sense to keep the infection pressure low by
feeding Avidress and Entrobac, which prevents optio-
nally/potentially pathogenic germs immediately after the
separation.
In our regard, there are two vaccination concepts for
young pigeons:
 First vaccination 5 days prior to the separation. However,
the pigeons must be at least 3 weeks old. The second vac-
cination is applied 3-4 weeks after the separation.
or
 First vaccination one week after the separation, as soon as
the pigeons got accustomed to their new environment.
Apply second vaccination 3-4 weeks after that.
 In any case, one should avoid simultaneous vaccination,
and separation of the youngsters. Being separated from
the parents and moving into a new environment is a lot of
stress to the young pigeons and reduces their resistance.
If the youngsters for any reason should fall ill after the sepa-
ration, the vaccination should be delayed for 1-2 weeks. Ho-
wever, it is important that they get the second vaccination
before the pigeons intensively train and race. 4-5 days before
and after the vaccination we suggest to feed Immunbooster
+ Entrobac + Moorgold in order to stimulate the immune
system. You should be aware of the fact that only the cor-
rectly vaccinated pigeons can develop a sufficient immunity
and that a good preparation to the vaccination can save the
pigeons from potentially negative effects.
Coccidiosis
Relevance
Besides canker, coccidiae are the most frequent protozoan
endoparasites of pigeons. Coccidiae live in the small intes-
tine and, just like canker, they cause a so called “factor di-
sease”. This means, they are an indicator of the organisms’
resistance. Coccidiae often occur amongst young pigeons.
They indicate low immunity, stress, collateral infections,
worms or poor management of the loft. Today, the relevan-
ce of coccidiodis as a spontaneously occurring disease is
rather low. However, it is an important reason for a potential
loss of condition.
Germs
Pigeon coccidiae are protozoa of the type Eimeria spp.,
which reproduce in the epithelia cells of the small intestine.
The pigeons live in balance with coccidiae, i.e., as long as
they are healthy, they show no symptoms. They get infec-
ted by ingesting the oocytes with the droppings of infected
pigeons. It is important to know that only sporulated oocy-
tes are invasive.
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Diagnosis
This means that only eggs which developed in the environ- Microscopic examination of fecal samples.
ment can cause a disease. The development time (sporula-
tion time) is 24–48 hours. This is why a regular and thoro- Treatment
ugh cleaning of the loft is very important in combating the You can treat the pigeons with Gambakokzid RO or Gam-
spread of coccidiae. In case of a low immunity, the course of ba Tabs-R. At the same time you should administer Bt-
the disease can become acute, causing diarrhea, problems Amin forte or Gervit-W over the drinking water.
with ingestion, dehydration, and excessive loss of weight.
Symptoms
Early symptoms go from slightly soft droppings to slimy-wa-
tery to greenish, sometimes blood strained diarrhea.
• horrent feathering
• loss of condition
• loss of appetite
• loss of weight
 Worms
Relevance
Nematode (hair worms and round worms) are types of
worms often diagnosed amongst pigeons. Cestodes (tape-
worms) which need an alternate host for their life cycle do
not play a major role and are usually found only with sing-
le pigeons und never in a complete stock. Hair and round
worms live in the small intestine of the animals. A low affec-
tion does not trigger symptoms, but it might cause a loss of
condition and lower performance. Heavy affection disturbs
the general well-being of the pigeon and might–in rare ca-
ses–cause a sudden death.
Germs
Two of the most important nematodes with pigeons are:
Ascaridia columbae (round worm) and Capillaria obsingata
(hair worm). They have a direct life cycle (no alternate hosts).
The infection of the pigeon happens by ingestion of infec-
tious worm eggs. The eggs of both kinds are very resistant
against many disinfectants, they tolerate frost and remain
infectious for many months. In clinical terms, an infection
with hair worms is more dramatic than an infection with
round worms. One reason is that hair worms deeply pe-
netrate the mucosa and feed from blood and tissue liquid.
That’s how they severely damage the mucosa of the small
intestine.
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Diagnosis
It is also important to mention that in contrast to hair Affection by hair and round worms is diagnosed by micros-
worms, round worms are host specific. This means that pi- copic examination of fecal samples.
geons can be infected with hair worms through other birds
like chicken, crows, sparrows. Treatment
The entire life cycle of round worms takes 4–6 weeks and You should treat the pigeon with Wurm-T. It is suggested to
that of hair worms 3–4 weeks (from ingesting the worm egg simultaneously feed Gervit-W®. A thorough disinfection is
to secreting the worm egg with the droppings). In order to also unconditional in order to avoid re-infection with worm
interrupt this cycle, a worming needs to be done twice, eggs.
because not all preparations have a worm egg killing effect.
Besides, one risks re-infection after the worming by ingesti-
on of the eggs. Therefore, a good hygiene in the loft and di-
sinfection are especially important during worm treatment.
Symptoms
The symptoms depend on the degree of infection:
Allgemeinsymptome
• loss of condition and performance
• loss of appetite
• loss of weight
• diarrhea, with hair worms also bloody
• vomiting
• anemia
• paler eyes
• breeding disorders
• sudden death (caused by intestinal rupture or obstructi-
on)

Salmonellosis (Paratyphus)
Relevance
Salmonellosis is a major threat to every pigeon fancier. The
disease triggers a whole range of damages in the stock. Be-
sides this, it is not easy to detect the disease. Many trans-
mitters (infected pigeons without symptoms) do not secret
the bacteria permanently, but intermittently in intervals of
several days.
Germs
Salmonella enterica typhimurium variant Copenhagen is a
gram-negative mobile bacillus. This variation is evidenced
in 95% of pigeons with paratyphus and is called the pigeon
type. Such host specific germs usually cannot infect other
species or humans. Infection is possible in 3 ways: oral in-
gestion (canker milk, infected food or water), inhaling of
infected dust or transmission from the female to the egg
(transovarial yolk infection or cloacal egg-shell infection by
permeating it within few hours). Usually, for healthy, well
supplied pigeons with a healthy intestinal flora, ingestion
of salmonellae is not dangerous. But infection is possible if
the immunity of the pigeon is low (stress). Also, an infection
might occur as a concomitant disease or after a treatment
with antibiotics without restoring the intestines afterwards
(administration of probiotic bacteria). The origin of infecti-
on with salmonellae in the environment can only be other
pigeons, for example wild or city pigeons and latently infec-
ted carrier pigeons (subclinical form), who irregularly secre-
te the germ with the droppings. Mostly, salmonellae get
into the loft by newly bought pigeons, after exhibitions, or
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via racing pigeons which took the germ with them from the
cabin express. In the loft, the germs can spread over month
unnoticed.
Clinical symptoms
The out-break of salmonellosis in the loft usually happens in
the late breeding season. Reasons are stress and low immu-
nity which is related to passing on immunoglobulin to the
youngsters. Young pigeons infected by their parents show
symptoms while still in the nest, after separation and during
the moult. Salmonellosis shows various disease patterns. It
depends from the way of infection, the amount of ingested
bacteria, and which organs got infected. Not always all in-
fected pigeons in a loft show similar symptoms. Often, it is
more a mixture of various symptoms.
Acute form with young pigeons:
• greenish-yellowish slimy diarrhea, sometimes with blood
or blisters (foamy)
• excessive loss of weight
• swollen joints
Chronic form with old pigeons:
• swelling of joints
• palsy of wings/legs
• imbalance
• twisted head, tremor, wings crawled to the floor
• wind eggs, single egg, permanent infertility of bird
and female
• disorder of moult
• sudden deaths among the breeding pigeons
• ulcerous inflammation of skin (heart-shaped inflammati-
on of eye-lids)
• corneal opacity, color change of iris and one-eyed blindness
Diagnosis
The best moment for the diagnosis of salmonellosis is du-
ring the moult. The disease can break out in this period and
especially the latently infected pigeons fall ill. The pigeons
are weakened by the moult and thus, their immunity is
more prone to infections. It also means that is easier to de-
tect the bacteria in a fecal sample then.
Treatment
When detecting the described symptoms and suspecting
salmonellosis, immediate treatment with antibiotics is un-
conditional. Ideally, the antibiotic is chosen according to a
resistance test and pigeons are treated for 14–21 days.
Additionally, it is recommendable to feed Entrobac, Im-
munbooster and Gervit-W in order to support the intes-
tinal flora and the resistance. At the same time, the infecti-
on pressure must be reduced. That means, all germs in the
environment must be eliminated. In order to do so, the loft
and all tools inside should be disinfected with Desinfektion
Pro (on the second and on the last day of the treatment). But
first, the loft needs to be cleaned thoroughly.
 Streptococcosis
Relevance
Streptococcosis is one of the most important infection di-
seases among carrier pigeons. The bacteria are widely
spread in the environment (e.g., dust, litter, other birds).
About 40% of all pigeons are infected with streptococcus,
however, without showing any clinical symptoms.
The germ can be found especially in lofts of poor hygienic
conditions and amongst the females during the breeding
season. A serious problem regarding streptococcosis is that
it can easily be mistaken for other diseases like paratyphus
or the young bird disease. Therefore a wrong diagnosis is
likely.
Germ
Streptococcus gallolyticus (formerly S. bovis) is a potential-
ly/optionally pathogenic germ. That means, it only causes
diseases under certain conditions. These conditions are not
entirely identified, yet. Supposedly, stress, poor hygiene in
the loft and viral infections (circovirus, adenovirus) are influ-
ential. It is typical for streptococcus to not infect the entire
stock but only few pigeons whose condition gets bad very
quickly. Very often the infection causes a sudden death wit-
hin 24 hours after showing the first symptom.
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Clinical symptoms Treatment
The course of the disease is very variable and depends from Apart from an adjusted treatment with antibiotics, it is most
the infected organs. All these symptoms can be distributed importantly to improve the hygienic conditions in the loft
over several pigeons and the pigeons might at the same and to avoid overpopulation. Together with the antibio-
time show other symptoms. Typical symptoms are: sis, we suggest a restoring treatment of the intestine with
Moorgold and Entrobac.
General symptoms: The loft should be disinfected with Desinfektion Pro also
• green slimy droppings on the second day and after the cure.
• declining racing performance
• apathy and horrent feathering
Other organ specific symptoms:
• embryonic mortality
• infertility (infertile females and birds)
Diagnosis
The bacteriological examination of organs after the autopsy
of a pigeon is the only safe way to diagnose.

He is still motivated!
1st NATIONAL CHAMPION ONE DAY
LONG DISTANCE “AANGEWEZEN”
4th NATIONAL ACE ONE DAY LONG DISTANCE
4 x fastest of the total release
(against 31,685 – 12,985 – 10,321 and 10,069 pigeons)
I met Kees Bosua for the first time in Ophasselt at a public
auction some 20 years ago. He is a passionate searcher: he
wants to win, is always looking for the best and if possible, he
buys it. He is never afraid but always looks ahead and tries to
win. And that is the reason why he is still doing it. Last year, in
2016, he switched to the “total widowhood” method and his
conclusion is: “I like it very much…”
During our visit at the end of 2016, he was busy reconst-
ructing his lofts, which were already older and in need of
renovation. Kees is always optimistic and knows what he
wants. When it comes to pigeons, he wants to win. The
2017 season closed very well; he will be crowned as 1st Na-
tional Champion of Holland One Day Long Distance.
Or to put it another way, the best in Holland with his pi-
geons winning 1st and 2nd in the races from 400-600km!
At the beginning, his colony was based on the world-famous
“Autokoppel”, a topper of Arie v.d. Rhee (Alblasserdam) paired
with a daughter of Uno of Raoul Verstraete (Oostakker). They
became parents of many famous birds such as Miss Marbella
(1st Provincial Sens against 24,033 pigeons + winner of a car).
This winning hen was paired with Porky and again, top pi-
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geons were born. The famous Kerkduifje and her nest-brother
Kannibaal were also grandchildren of Autokoppel. Kerkduifje
went down in history by winning the national victory from Le
Mans against 120,936 pigeons!!! Then, Kees became famous
all over the world, but because of the pressure and demand,
he decided in 2008 to sell the greater part of his colony. He
held on to the base, though. Today the name of Bosua is still
found at the top of pigeon racing, but he has stopped doing
business. All he wants is to race his feathered friends and en-
joy it!
Always ambitious
2017 was the first year he raced his birds from his renovated
lofts. Now, there are open aviaries in front of each compart-
ment. This gives the pigeons more oxygen and is also much
easier for the fancier himself. With the “total widowhood” me-
thod, the hens stay in the aviary all day long (these are co-
vered and not draughty!). In the evening, around 5pm, they
move to the resting compartment, where they are closed in
via a sliding door and where can rest and remain as calm as
possible.
Tip: the hen of a good cock stays at home and the cock of a
good hen stays at home. That is the key to good motivation.
What’s important according to Kees Bosua?
Good pigeons. A good loft: dry, clean and free of draught
Regularity: everything should be done at the same time every
day with respect for the biorhythm of the birds
Kees Bosua
Netherlands
Tel. +31 078 6162779
keesbosua@hetnet.nl
Good feed: “When you work hard, you have to eat well.”
Make sure you have enough young blood in the breeding loft.
Those that score well have to be moved to the breeding loft
as soon as possible because the good ones usually are bred
from good ones! Observe: spend as much time as possible
with your feathered friends, so you can see what needs to
be done. The pigeons will let you know. Good supplements:
every day the breeders as well as the racers receive several
kinds of minerals and picking stones, which provide for good
digestion. It is probably the cheapest, but best product to
keep the pigeons in good health!>>
More information go to:
www.roehnfried.com/bosua-en
Successes and top races in 2017:
4th National Ace Pigeon in the One Day Long Distance 2017
April 8 Duffel 1st against 3,872 pigeons,
also 1st against 12,985 pigeons
June 24 Bourges 1st against 1,187 pigeons,
also 1st against 10,321 pigeons
July 8 Asse 1st against 3,137 pigeons,
also 1st against 10,069 pigeons
July 22 Quiévrain 1st against 2,705 pigeons
July 29 Morlincourt 1st against 9,971 pigeons,
also 1st against 31,685 pigeons
Reports
Rik Cools
Belgium
Tel. +32 51 688793
rik_cools@skynet.be
“Supplier of top pigeons”
2016: 2nd Belgian Masters Nevele
2017: 1st Provincial Tours against 1,076 yearlings
Rik Cools, part-time advisor in a school in Aalter, remains at
the top of pigeon racing. In 2005, he began racing pigeons by
himself (it had always been in tandem before). He got off to
a blitz start; by breeding together with Gaby Vandenabeele,
he soon scored top results. Especially with the bloodlines of
Bliksem x Frieda and with Bliksem x Bieke, which are the stock
of this super colony. These foundation breeders and those of
Victor from Antoine Bennot of Nazareth are the most import-
ant in the breeding loft in Ruiselede.
Since then, many have had winners with “Cools pigeons”:
1st National Ace Pigeon Heavy Middle Distance Young Birds
2014 – Tarzan (Leo & Gerry Dockx) – 100% Rik Cools
1st National Limoges 2015 + 2nd National Ace Pigeon Long
Distance 2015 – Favoriet (Rudi De Saer) – 50 % Rik Cools
1st National Ace Pigeon Heavy Middle Distance Yearlings
2014 – Carla (Freddy De Jaeger) – 50 % Rik Cools
1st National Ace Pigeon Heavy Middle Distance Young Birds
2013 – Sun (Benny Steveninck) – 25% Rik Cools
2nd National Ace Pigeon Long Distance 2014 – Gloria (Bert
Van den Berghe) – 25 % Rik Cools
3rd National Ace Pigeon Heavy Middle Distance Young Birds
2015 – Benji (Marnick De Neve) – 75 % Rik Cools
4th National Ace Pigeon Long Distance Old Birds 2015
– Impact Florian (Filip & Nicolas Norman) – 50 % Rik Cools
4th National Ace Pigeon Heavy Middle Distance Old Birds
2014 – Christa (Chris Debacker) – 50 % Rik Cools
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5th National Ace Pigeon Heavy Middle Distance Young Birds
2015 – Angelina (Marnick De Neve) – 50 % Rik Cools
5th National Ace Pigeon Heavy Middle Distance Old Birds
2014 - Leila (Marnick De Neve) - 50 % Rik Cools
Cools and his hens
Rik Cools is known for being a master in the game with his
hens and he prefers participating in the heavy middle distan-
ce races. Throughout the years, he has bred a “line” of hen that
is not so interested in same-sex pairing, accomplishing this by
training and selection. They receive a light mixture and near
the day of hampering, they get some extra corn, peanuts and
sunflower seeds.
Every week they have to participate in a race and on the day
of their arrival, they receive Avipharm and Mumm (gluco-
se and electrolytes) so that they regain their condition in no
time at all. Next, he uses Gervit-W and Avidress in the drin-
king water. The last two days, it’s Bt-Amin forte (amino acids)
and/or Blitzform (extra iodine). Apart from this, they receive
Carni-Speed every day of the week during the season. This
ensures that the birds recover faster and that their energy
supply functions faster, too. Following a difficult race, they
are sometimes hampered for a short race of 100-200 km. He
has had good experience using Blitzform for a whole week,
which gives a nice pink breast and they recover better.
The hens are free in the loft during the daytime as well as at
night. Once the season is over, they move to the open avi-
ary, where they can spend an ideal moulting period. During
that time, they are given a good moulting mixture, seeds and
Taubengold on a regular basis in their drinking water plus Se-
dochol + Pavifac Brewer’s Yeast in their feed.
The youngsters as well the old birds receive a lot of Jungtier-
pulver. To Rik it is also very important that they get fresh mi-
nerals every day; he prefers Reise-Mineral and Zucht+Mau-
ser-Mineral. A fresh portion daily ensures that their digestion
is good.
Tours 2017
In the Tours Provincial West Flanders race, 2,389 old birds and
1,076 yearlings took part. The birds were released at 07:30 and
the winning hen of Rik Cools was clocked at 12:12:54 for a di-
stance of 450.981km at a speed of 1,594.1357m/min. Rik clo-
cked his second pigeon at 12:14:29 – she won 10th Provincial
against 2,389 old birds.
Rik took 1st provincial in the yearlings race. The hen was B-16-
3041188 from a joint breeding with Chris Debacker. Her sire is
Wesley (B-13-3074333) and the dam is top flyer Katho (B-10-
3029605), who herself has won several top prizes including
the 4th National Bourges against 12,607 pigeons.
More information go to:
www.roehnfried.com/cools-en

Who scored better in 2017?
First-class pigeons:
no other way to describe it…
These last few years, Luc and his wife Sybille have not had a
lot of luck. They had to do without the help of father Maurice
since 2015; added to that was Luc’s serious work-related acci-
dent in autumn 2015, which involved several operations and
lingering problems with a great deal of ongoing joint pain
and muscle ache. Luckily there is still Sybille, who has been
taking care of the pigeons for the most part ever since. There
is one thing that they have learned from all that: caring for
pigeons can be very simple and a lot depends on good ori-
gins – the Tieke origins. The old base with the Vandenabeele
pigeons and the old Janssen birds, which have been produ-
cing very good pigeons for several years now. The foundati-
on cock Tieke 3010207-00 was a top cock that was the best
of the province of West Flanders in the middle distance two
years in a row. He became 1st Provincial Ace with a list of top
prizes: 1st Provincial Tours against 1,557 pigeons (6 minutes
ahead!) – 1st Tours against 490 pigeons (2 minutes ahead) –
1st Blois against 344 pigeons (2 minutes ahead) – 1st Tours (8
minutes ahead) and 1st Chartres (6 minutes ahead). He grew
and became a dominant breeder and in crossbreed with the
strain of the Bliksem of Vandenabeele, he produced top de-
scendants. Offspring, grandchildren and great-grandchildren
even have garnered wins! That’s all a fancier needs!!! The su-
per birds always moved into their own breeding loft and this
often proved to be a golden move. The breeders are very well
taken care of – they form the foundation of the loft.
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Breeders and top care
In preparation for the breeding period, the De Laere family
uses Taubenfit E50 (15ml per litre water), it ensures a good
lay and good fertilization. During the breeding period, the
birds regularly receive Gervit-W. The product Avidress Plus
is used daily every day of the year, although the racers do not
get this the day of hampering. Sometimes they may get a litt-
le bit more as Luc watches his pigeons very closely and when
the droppings are not as they should be, he does not panic
or turn to medication but prefers using a little more Avidress
in the water which usually solves the problem! Every day, he
adds fresh grit to the feed mixture and also uses a lot of mi-
nerals (Expert Mineral) and Lecker-Stein. This provides the
birds with extra calcium, which keeps them healthy.
Not a lot but good!
IIn Anzegem, they have 36 widowers: two compartments of
18 pigeons each, and Luc wants to keep it that way. This al-
lows for a strict selection!
He still uses the classic widowhood method, in spring the
birds only get to breed. Simple and good. The cocks have
to train twice a day for half an hour. To get into a good ba-
sic condition, the birds get a 4-week “cure” of Hexenbier. This
product provides them with a very good basic condition, a
smooth moult of the down and “clean” bodies with good
blood circulation and fit birds at the start.
Luc prefers to use the same system week after week, a good
Luc De Laere
Belgium
Tel. +32 56 681281
de_laere.luc@skynet.be
basic routine. Every day In the drinking water, he puts Avid-
ress Plus (to disinfect) to which he adds UsneGano (oregano
& Usnea barbarta), two products that ensure the birds are free
of canker, have good digestion and soft feathers.
During the racing season at the beginning of the week, they
receive Bt-Amin forte (this combination accelerates reco-
very) and several times Avidress Plus and Hexenbier.
The day of hampering, they get Avipharm in combination
with Rotosal, which provides their body with extra energy.
Luc gives his birds a >>
More information go to:
www.roehnfried.com/delaere-en
Successes 2017:
1st Provincial Chateaudun against 3,594 pigeons
1st Provincial Châteauroux against 2,326 yearlings
1st Provincial Orléans against 1,649 yearlings
8th National Jarnac against 5,117 yearlings
1st Provincial Bourges against 652 old birds
1st Provincial Pontoise against 18,184 young birds
1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4tha, 4thb Provincial Orleans against
3,398 young birds
Reports
Martin De Poorter
Netherlands
mdpcvk1@zeelandnet.nl
Grandchildren of Rainman – 1st National St. Vincent against 3,162 pigeons ...
... confirm their class with 6th + 12th NATIONAL ACE
PIGEONS in the 2017 ZLU races
Martin De Poorter, new in the Röhnfried Racing Team. I got
in contact with Martin at the end of 2010, when we orga-
nised his auction of heavy middle distance racers. Already
back then, he was the owner of top racers including an NPO
winner from Argenton. At that time, he was scoring top re-
sults such as:
1st Argenton against 3,007 pigeons
1st NPO Beckingen against 4,852 pigeons
1st Peronne against 8,473 pigeons
1st Pommeroeul against 3,815 pigeons
1st Pommeroeul against 4,555 pigeons
1st NPO Mantes la Jolies against 8,049 pigeons.
Sluis is situated in the west corner of Holland, not far from the
border with Belgium. In 2010, he sold a large part of his pi-
geons because he was moving. He stayed in Sluis, but moved
to the edge of the city where he had more possibilities and
enough space to build a loft in the garden. Before, he raced
his pigeons from a loft above the garage.
A young enthusiast man, who wanted to participate in long
distance, is how we can describe Martin de Poorter. Now,
some 7 years later, he is among the top in the long distance
races in Holland and with a rather small team of racers at that.
He already won 1st National St. Vincent with his Rainman in
2013. Since then he focuses completely on the international
races.
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Levi: NL 08-1438715 Agen 2016 against 4,679 yearlings: 101, 131, 184, 200 (13 of
1st National St. Vincent ZLU 2013 against 2,343 pigeons
5th International against 10,944 pigeons
4th National St. Vincent 2010 against 5,336 pigeons
128th National St. Vincent 2012 against 4,858 pigeons
205th National Cahors 2011 against 7,305 pigeons
317th National Perpignan 2012 against 5,607 pigeons
This bird raced in the loft of Aad Kuyt and was later bought by
Martin together with AP Overwater and Piet de Vogel. At this
moment, Levi is to be found in the lofts of Gerard Koopman,
where the 1st NPO winner of Orange 2017 is already a grand-
child of Levi.
These 3 top pigeons form the stock. They have been inbred
and well selected, inbreed products in the breeding loft and
crossbred with other bloodlines. By using this system, he has
created his own lines, which he can handle much better. In
each pair, you find the blood of these stock pigeons and he
crosses them with lineage of winners.
Some top results of the past few years – Heavy long
distance:
Agen 2014 yearlings against 4,379 pigeons: 9, 140, 155, 156,
161 (23 of 36 on the same day)
Narbonne 2015 against 5,338 pigeons: 45, 409, 621, 889, 891,
NPO Bergerac 2015, released in the morning against 2,343
pigeons: 1, 33, 54, 147, 224, 445
Pau 2016 against 3,788 pigeons: 31, 49, 62, 194
20 at home on the first day)
Agen 2017 against 6,897 old birds: 18, 115, 141, 228, 360,
462, 543 (10 of 13 at home on the first day)
How does Martin do all that?
After Perpignan, the racing team breeds a couple of youngs-
ters, then they move to the open aviaries in front of the lofts
(from September until March 1st). The birds remain in the
aviaries day and night, and the hens and cocks stay together
all winter long, they are not separated. During the moulting
period, he uses a lot of Taubengold and the birds can take
a bath regularly, to which he adds the Röhnfried Badesalz.
On March 1st, the windows of the lofts are opened again and
the birds can pair. The racing team can sit on the eggs for the
incubation period and afterwards , they are separated for a
brief period and trained on widowhood. >>
More information go to:
www.roehnfried.com/depoorter-en
Successes in 2017:
6th and 12th Ace Pigeon of the ZLU races
5th National Agen 2017 against 6,211 pigeons
32nd National Perpignan 2017 against 4,789 pigeons
51st National Marseille 2017 against 2,525 pigeons

A C E & N E W J EN S Jr. do it again
Construction work in the neighbourhood spoiled the fun
in 2017!
Rudi Desaer will never forget the 2017 season because a con-
struction site was located next door to his loft. Work started
early in the morning and went on until the evening. Of cour-
se, the noise of all this brought on agitation in the loft, which
called for a lot of changes in the daily routine. The birds were
not able to train in the morning and if they did go outside,
they did not want to go back inside and remained on the roof.
Since Rudi is a perfectionist when it comes to taking care of
his feathered friends, he had to adjust his schedule. The pi-
geons could train only once a day, in the evening.
Lucky for him that he has 4 National winners in his super bree-
ding loft, an exception not often found. Top pigeons such as
Antonio (B10-3020860) – 1st National Souillac against 7,756
pigeons; New Tours (B10-3020802) – 1st National Cahors
against 7,136 pigeons; New Jens (B10-3020896) – 1st Natio-
nal Limoges 2012 against 13,789 pigeons; and Favoriet (B11-
3123742) – 1st National Limoges 2015 against 8,301 pigeons.
They all take care of the foundation of class pigeons. Rudi
leaves nothing to chance and works on that 24 hours a day.
The circle is complete: super pigeons – super management –
super fancier – super results!
The game with the old birds, the widowers
It may be traditional, but if you do it well, you get top results.
He prefers “old cocks” because they know their “job”! The
young birds are trained well, but it is enough if they just gain
experience during the year of their birth. Patience is the key,
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something which can be seen by the individual results of the
old birds. The older they get, the better they fly.
To keep his team in a good health, Rudi has already been
using Röhnfried products for more than 20 years. Every week,
the birds can take a bath to which he adds Badesalz. Ger-
vit-W, the wonder multivitamin, has been used here many
years, and from experience he has learned that this product
sometimes gives a boost to the racing results.
The nutritional programme
On Saturday, the day they arrive home from the race:
Avipharm and Bt-Amin forte in the drinking water. Energy
Oil and Pavifac Brewer’s Yeast on the feed.
The day after the race: Avidress + UsneGano in the drinking
water. Energy Oil and Pavifac Brewer’s Yeast on the feed.
The second day after the race: Avidress + UsneGano in the
drinking water.
3rd day after the race: Bt-Amin forte in the drinking water.
4th day after the race: Blitzform in the drinking water.
5th day after the race: Gervit-W in the drinking water.
On the day of hampering – pure water, pure feed.
If the pigeons have to participate in long-distance races, then
every 2 or 3 weeks and then he uses Blitzform 3 or 4 days
in a row. This iodine preparation can give the metabolism an
extra boost.
A stable system and confidence
If you want to get good results, you have to keep your eye on
everything. You can have good pigeons, but if the nutrition
Rudi De Saer
Belgium
Tel. +32 51 687919
rudi.de.saer@telenet.be
is not optimal, the bird will rarely give maximum performan-
ce during the races. The pigeons are athletes that need to be
taken care of just like “top sportsmen”. Rudi often compares
our sport with cycling: the nutrition, regeneration, supple-
ments… A couple of days before hampering, the birds also
get extra corn. He uses many Röhnfried natural products
(Avipharm, Gervit-W). He also pays a lot of attention to the
recovery after the races. On arrival from the race, the pigeons
can eat as much as they want of a good sports mixture that
contains seeds rich in oil and all this is enriched with Energy
Oil. The following, they get a light “meal” (a diet mixture). The
pigeons always have to eat together. >>
More information go to:
www.roehnfried.com/desaer-en
Best races:
May 13 Fontenay 566 Yearlings: 1, 2, 14, 15, 16, 18
Fontenay 715 Old Birds: 1, 2, 13, 14, 15, 19, 20
May 20 Tours 3,353 Yearlings: 9, 10, 14, 65,110
Tours 6,720 Old Birds: 13, 14, 21, 28, 29, 98
June 4 Tours 632 Yearlings: 2, 3, 10, 11, 12, 15, 16
June 4 Limoges 3,090 Old Birds: 3, 83, 155, 164
June 17 Brive National 9,132 Old Birds: 61, 64, 254
July 8 Limoges National 9,162 Old Birds: 64, 67, 219
July 15 Jarnac National 5.134 Old Birds: 50, 53, 111
July 29 Tulle National 7,447 Old Birds: 30, 77, 278
Reports
Albert Derwa-Luxem
Belgium
Tel. +32 16 236015
albert.derwa@telenet.be
„ Always at the top“
That was the motto last season, that is it now and so it will
remain in Herent. Breeding, racing, selecting and doing ever-
ything possible! Every year he continues to surprise the pi-
geon world: Albert probably has a “special gift”… He’s a good
observer and he starts the season with a group of pigeons,
which he already selects after a few races. At that time he ta-
kes his decisions, culls and sticks with it. Sometimes, they are
cocks, sometimes hens, but the attention he gives and the in-
vestment he makes, go mostly to a limited group: the good
pigeons. Those are the ones able to win without much effort
and no rewards. He has often battled against the “big masters”
with his small team and often with success…
Albert is a fancier who wants to win, who is always aiming for
even better. Adapting the methods: darkening, exposing to
light, the system with the cocks, with the hens – he always
tries to be ahead of everyone else. That is the only way I can
describe him. He likes to talk about our sport and is in contact
with the very best among us. He tries to hold on to those con-
tacts and is always there where top pigeons are to be found,
to reinforce his own; the famous Paulien, Valeska, the origins
of the golden pair. He knows those pigeons and knows what
they need and how they act, and tries to improve, which he
often succeeds in doing. His results are proof of that.
Again 2017 was another fabulous season. At the opening race
of the heavy middle distance in Vierzon mid-May, he won 1st
against 2,258 yearlings; and he finished the season in the hea-
vy middle distance with a superb result from Bourges 1st Pro-
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Izaura – 6 x 1. prices
vincial with 1/498 old birds and also the fastest against 2,546
pigeons.
2017: widowhood with 15 hens!
The group this season did not number any more pigeons and
that does not necessarily mean that you have good pigeons
under your roof. If the hens are the best, then spend your time
with the hens and again, spend your time with the best pi-
geons, do not waste it on those you are unsure about. Albert
has already tried all methods, but each time he falls back on
the same “spend your time with good pigeons, these can be
cocks, hens or young birds – the main thing is they are the
best”.
Top priority in the loft of Albert Derwa
Hygiene: very clean lofts, which are cleaned twice a day. The
feed: sas much “pure” feed as possible: he rarely adds so-
mething on the feed, but last season did so for the first time.
Hexenbier in combination with Entrobac, but only for a few
days at the beginning of the week. Why? According to Albert,
they eat more when the food is “pure” and the more they eat,
the better they train, the faster they get into good condition.
Drinking water: he also pays a lot of attention to the drinking
water, which he refreshes twice a day. Something is always
used in the drinking water: the basic products here are still
Avidress Plus and UsneGano because used in this combina-
tion, the pigeons stay good health more easily. Both before
the season starts and during the “dead” period (September to
March).
Apart from that, Albert never takes a risk and his birds are
always vaccinated against paramyxovirus and paratyphus.
Before the season starts, they also get a preventative cure
against canker and for their heads. He does not know if it is
necessary, but feels better doing so. Afterwards he takes them
to the vet for a check-up. If the pigeons manage to make it in
good shape to the start, several prizes are guaranteed.
About training and care in general
Once the heavy middle distance races start, the hens train
only once a day. Every day they get fresh mineral (he likes
using Röhnfried mineral mixtures such as Expert Mineral, Rei-
se-Mineral and Leckerstein) and so these are given every day.
He also adds some extras such as seeds >>
More information go to:
www.roehnfried.com/derwa-en
Best races:
Momignies against 1,444 youngsters: 1, 2, 13, 15, 17, 27, 34
Nanteuil against 1,678 youngsters: 1, 4, 32, 35, 64, 81, 172
Melun against 628 yearlings: 1, 2, 5, 11, 17, 38
Lorris against 834 yearlings: 1, 37, 40
Blois against 3,122 yearlings: 4, 5, 43, 55, 74
Bourges against 2,318 old birds: 11, 28, 101
Vierzon against 1,521 old birds: 9, 13, 46, 109, 118

A good combination
Brilliant in the province of Zeeland
2017 – 3x 1st Provincial with the youngsters!
All the racing pigeons are staying with the Schieman family.
Here it is the father Adrie and his son Kees who take care of
the racing birds. They follow precisely the programme prescri-
bed by their friend and vet Patrick Derycke. Patrick is the one
who delivers the racers since the breeders are all in his loft.
Everything is carried out punctually and of course, it’s much
more fun to work when everyone pitches in. Since there is no
need to worry about all aspects of the sport, those taking care
of the pigeons have some moments of “rest”.
As mentioned, it is the Schieman family who races the pi-
geons, trains them and selects them. Patrick Derycke, on the
other hand, is the one who breeds them and is the owner of
the extensive Vandenabeele collection.
So each and every one in this team knows quite well what
to do. The racers with father Adrie (77 years old, still a hard
worker, however, and a man with a clear vision when it comes
to pigeon racing). Both sons help out: Frans cleans the loft
and Kees is responsible for the hampering of the pigeons and
everything else. In fact, he is responsible for the management
of the loft.
Total widowhood with 24 cocks and 16 hens
The partners stay at home. Not many, but good ones – that’s
all a fancier needs!
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Everything is done according to schedule with an attempt
to respect the biorhythm of the pigeons. On the agenda: 7
preparation races of 100-250km and afterwards, 7 races of
400-550km, which are the most important and here, the birds
need to come in at the top. Of course, it’s not that easy to get
good results time after time if you only race with a limited
team, still they try to achieve top scores.
Super season in 2017 with the young birds
Last season, 2017, was super with the youngsters. If you can
add 3x 1st Provincial to your prize list and do so with just a
few pigeons, then you can certainly talk about having a super
season.
The young birds were given a lot of Jungtierpulver, a top pro-
duct. Once you know that Patrick Derycke is a vet who can
confirm this, you can be sure it is a super product. It gives the
birds resistance, ensures a good balance in their intestines
and gives them an extra performance boost.
Some tips
• Training the youngsters: do not start before they can
fly well enough and make sure they are “clean”. Treat the
youngsters for canker and make sure their heads are “clear”,
not too much but sometimes a must. “Train them with a
tailwind, do not take any unnecessary risks.”
• Pay attention to temperature differences: many pigeons
have problems with “stuffy heads” in spring which is often
the result of a difference in temperature – outside 15°C and
inside the transport truck 30 °C ….
Comb. Derycke-Schieman
Netherlands
Tel. +31 62 2392955
info@dierenkliniek-orthene.nl
• Days when it is too hot: when it is very hot, try to make sure
there is enough fresh air in the loft! During those periods,
it is best to refresh the water twice daily, this will lower the
risk of infection.
• Observe their ears: if the little feathers surrounding the
ears are not flat, then something is wrong, normally respi-
ratory problems. If that happens, do not take any risks with
those birds!
If you observe carefully, you can prevent a lot of problems. As
we all know, prevention is better than cure. That is the best
way to win.
Supplementary products they prefer using:
On arrival home from the race: Bt-Amin forte in the drinking
water, Sedochol & K+K Protein on top of the feed
The day after the race: Avidress Plus + UsneGano in the drin-
king water. The following days (always in the drinking water):
Gervit-W and on the last 2 days Blitzform. As mentioned: the
young birds are given a lot of Jungtierpulver to maintain a
good balance in their intestines and for long-lasting >>
More information go to:
www.roehnfried.com/derycke-schieman-en
Successes 2017:
3 x 1st Provincial with the youngsters
Reports
Evert Diepeveen
Netherlands
Tel. +31 030 2202114
fort@diekomana.nl
Impressive ...
1st National Champion 1st + 2nd Short Distance
Holland 2017
2nd – 6th – 8th National Ace Pigeon Short Distance 2017
It’s a bit wrong but to be honest, I met Evert Diepeveen for
the first time thanks to the Röhnfried Courier. Not everyone
follows pigeon racing all the time and certainly not the short
distance game in our neighbouring country. We finally met
him at the end of 2016 and at the end of our conversation,
we were impressed. He enjoys pigeon racing as much as he
can and is able to handle the sportive aspect as well as the
business side. As a member of the NPO, he knows how to deal
with it all.
On the business level, he is the man behind First Prize Pi-
geons. In a very short time, they produced national and inter-
national winners such as in 2017: 1st International Narbonne
(N vd Hurk) – 1st National Marseille (Team Vollebrecht) – 1st
National Perigieux Sector 3 (H Zwiers) – 1st National Orange
Sector 3 (A Versluis); in 2016: 1st National St. Vincent (F Zwiers)
– 1st National Dax Sector 1 (F Zwiers) – 1st National Albi Sector
3 (Comb driessen ); in 2015: 1st International Pau (De Smeyter
Restiaen) – 1st National St. Vincent Sector 2 (J Boers). More in-
formation can be found on the website of First Prize Pigeons.
On the administrative level, he has been part of the NPO (Ne-
derlands Postduiven Orgaan) since 2016. There, too, he de-
monstrated his skills and vision towards our sport, which he
wants and will bring back to a higher level.
On the sportive level, he often dominates 100-400km races!!!
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Der Kittel – fliegt reihenweise 1. Konkurse
After our conversation at the end of 2016, I started following
him. This year, the NPO brought out a newsletter “Op de
Hoogte”, and every week subscribers can get free informati-
on. That is a very modern and proper way in contemporary
pigeon racing. Here, you can also have a look at the results
and the name of Evert Diepeveen can be found in every race,
from the first to the last.
Evert Diepeveen’s Nutritional Plan
On arrival from a race, the pigeons receive a number of pro-
ducts for recovery such as Mumm (glucose and vitamin C)
and electrolytes (Avipharm and Bt-Amin forte). Then they
are given Hexenbier and Sedochol to get rid of waste pro-
ducts as quickly as possible. For clean bronchial tubes, Atem-
frei is used in the feed dried with Avimycine powder.
Care then needs to be taken as soon as possible to ensure
they build up their reserves through the use of RO 200 and
Blitzform (iodine). For good digestion, Moorgold in com-
bination with Entrobac and/or Immunbooster are a help.
Additionally, the pigeons are given Carni-Speed every day
because L-Carnitine stimulates the burning of the fat and the
pigeons also arrive home less tired. During the moulting pe-
riod, he uses a lot of Bt-Amin forte and Sedochol, two pro-
ducts that are the basis of good quality feathers!
During the breeding period, they get a lot of Avidress Plus
combined with Gervit-W. Evert is not afraid of using too
much of the supplementary products – a shortage would be
worse, the pigeons would be worn-out and “used-up” faster.
How does he do it???
Respect for nature: Evert is an animal lover, which you soon
notice whenever he starts talking about his pigeons, his dogs
or his wife’s horses. He will never do anything against nature.
“What you do in the pigeon loft is reflected in the behaviour
of the birds. He is very sure that animals are aware of how you
handle them and that has an impact on their results.” >>
More information go to:
www.roehnfried.com/diepeveen-en
Best races::
Apr 16, Isnes (132km) - 1,402 pigeons: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 9,
11, 12, 22, 24, 33, 34
Apr 29, Vervins (226km) - 2,249 pigeons: 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8,
9, 18, 21, 22, 23
May 6, Laon (254km) - 1,144 pigeons: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6,
8, 9, 10, 11,16, 28, 32
May 27, Laon (254km) - 1,642 pigeons: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6,
20, 22, 25, 30, 38, 45, 47
June 3, Sézanne (344km) - 4,189 pigeons: 1, 2, 17, 144
Aug 20, Asse (118km) - 2,496 young birds: 1, 3, 4, 13,
15, 18, 19, 31, 33, 64, 73
Sep 9, Vervins (226km) - 1,468 young birds: 1, 2, 3, 6,
7, 9, 12, 14, 17, 19, 43

„ You have to know what you want “
A few years ago, Yannick Deridder and Bruno Vandenbrande
decided to join forces. They were going to fulfil their desire
and so they created the “Flanders Collection”.
Yannick Deridder looks after the breeders and receives a lot of
help from his father. Bruno is responsible for the racing team
and together with Yannick, they have achieved super results.
An important advantage is that one person has control over
the breeders and the other is free to concentrate on the “ra-
ces”. These are two important aspects in the pigeon racing
that, if you want to do it well, demand a lot of energy from
the fancier. It’s lucky that Yannick is young, enthusiastic and
has a lot of energy to look after this colony. In addition, he is
surrounded by a team of people that help and support him as
much as possible.
In conversation with Yannick, we arrived at the question:
„How do you keep your birds as healthy as possible?”
You take very good care of them, while a strict selection is also
very important.
When they fall ill, they have to recover as quickly as possible.
Every day, the water is disinfected using Avidress Plus. This is
an amino acid, which – according to Yannick – is a true mirac-
le product. His pigeons receive this every day of the year. In
combination with UsneGano, it is given to the breeders when
they have chicks. But it’s also a top product for the young
birds in their first 3 months of life. It helps in developing the
immune system while being extremely effective in keeping
the intestines in balance!
In preparation for the breeding period as well as the first
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round of breeding, the breeders often receive Taubenfit E50.
These E vitamins make sure that the “older breeders” remain
much more vital while enhancing the fertilisation.
He repeats this regulary during the breeding period and his
pairs can raise easily 4 to 5 rounds of chicks.
Every day the pigeons receive a mixture of Breeding Mineral,
Expert mineral and Topfit (Vitamineral), to which he regular-
ly adds Leckerstein. In the breeding loft, he also often uses
Gervit-W, a well-balanced vitamin preparation to keep the
birds in optimum health.
KITTEL 6139803-13
1 National Ace Short-distance KBDB
This is a Guido Van den Bulck cock. In addition to Kittel, he
also bought his father and mother together with almost the
whole family.
Impressive larger type pigeons with a lot of feathers. They are
like a ball in the hand as well as being very tame. They know
very well what is expected of them.
Super fast birds! ”Kittel” won, from Quiévrain 1/2,089 pigeons -
1/1,792 pigeons - 2/2,023 pigeons - 3/2,443 pigeons - 4/2,212
pigeons - 9/1,934 pigeons and was twice the fastest in the
entire race in Quiévrain against 25,000 and 17,000 pigeons!
Thesedays, his descendants are also super. He is already a
father, grandfather and great grandfather of winners such
as: 1/1,780 pigeons - 1/1,636 pigeons - 1/831 pigeons - 1/805
pigeons - 1/740 pigeons - 1/668 pigeons - 1/566 pigeons -
1/433 pigeons - 1/336 pigeons…. They have been extremely
successful – particularly in combination with the Leo
Flanders Collection
Belgium
Tel. +32 476573915
flanderscollection1@gmail.com
Heremans pigeons. Yannick has developed a warm friendship
to Leo (they contact each other at least once a week).
The cross-breed “Kittel” x “Heremans” is absolute top!
At several different locations
Yannick and Bruno wanted to test the quality of their bree-
ding loft as quickly as possible, and therefore looked for ”pilot
lofts”. These they found not only in Belgium but also abroad,
including in Ireland and Portugal.
With these people, whom they have now become friends
with, they made clear arrangements. A lot of breeders moved
to these lofts, where they bred and their families were tested.
The results are fabulous! The “managing methods” were main-
tained by Yannick and the same products also used in these
lofts: Carni-Speed, Ro 200 ready, Gervit-W, Avidress Plus +
UsneGano. The results are super!
Top results in 2017 (100, 400 km)
Kittel’s offspring are super. Yannick ensured that the children
and grandchildren of the famous "Kittel" took part in races
both in Belgium and abroad. The results were absolute tops:
The grandchildren achieved such top results as the best
against 12,000 – 11,000 – 10,000 – 10,000 – 8,000 – 7,400 –
5,000 – 4,000 – 2,000 – 2,000 pigeons and also 1st National
Skibbereen against 2,500 pigeons. >>
More information go to:
www.roehnfried.com/flanders-en
Reports
SG Geerinckx
Belgium
Tel. +32 33530131
bartgeerinckx@hotmail.com
Geerinckx is and remains at the top!
Gladiator - Wittekop Sylvester - the IJzeren – Willyke; all names
of basis pigeons that shot to world fame in a short time. “Ge-
erinckx = Soontjes”, whichever way you look at it, the name
of Geerinckx will always be synonymous with the Soontjes
pigeons. Super class on the speed and middle distance races.
And even when they decided to join in other races, the birds
kept on doing it ! Now even with the one-day 700 km LD ra-
ces. Class proves its worth! But even though here in Wommel-
gem, they sometimes also have poorer years with less good
results, the next year, they’re back in the running. As in 2017
with fantastic results and ace-pigeons!
Top breeding loft:
In the breeding loft, we find 35 pairs. They never sell a winner.
Supers like the Gladiator, (Olympic cock), the National win-
ners like the 1 National Argenton 2012 – 12,447 pigeons - 1,
2 National Argenton 2013 – 16,325 pigeons …., other Olym-
pic pigeons (1st Olympic Ace Pigeon Allround Nitra 2013, 2
Olympic Ace Pigeons Budapest 2015 …) “Ace” National Ace
Difficult MD KBDB …. The success of the Geerinckx colony is
based on them all.
The breeders receive Avidress Plus and UsneGano in the
drinking water every day. This enables them to stay in per-
fect basic condition. They also pay extra attention to the
necessary nutritional supplements; with the breeders, speci-
ally fresh grit every day (Breeding and moulting mineral)
and Topfit (minerals and trace elements). In preparation for
the breeding period, Taubenfit E50 (vitamins to stimulate a
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good fertility) is also used and – during the breeding period –
Gervit-W regularly on the feed.
Classic widowhood; both with the cocks and the hens
It’s hard work here in the Sportstraat in Wommelgem, and this
applies not only to the fancier but also the pigeons. Although
Bart is busy from morning to evening, top results can only be
achieved by hard work. It’s all about quality, of course, and
no mistakes are allowed. Everything is done as punctually
as possible and they’re always trying to predict the weather
conditions. As soon as the weather is good, the daily training
flights start. It is therefore possible to start as early as the end
of January. During this period, the pigeons receive plenty of
Hexenbier to get rid of the old down. They regularly receive
Sedochol and Pavifac on the feed.
This combination is repeated several times during the season.
When the birds arrive home from the race, they always recei-
ve Avipharm in combination with Mumm (electrolytes and
glucose). Before basketing and when they arrive home, the
pigeons always receive Avisana eye drops.
The day they return from the race, they add Energy Oil +
K+K proteins to the feed, while after a difficult race the birds
all receive a K+K tablet to stimulate their recovery. Although
they have had excellent experience with this, they only use
it when it’s really necessary. The next few days, they use
Entrobac (probiotic), which promotes the digestive system,
yet another contribution to good health and good results.
With regard to nutritional supplements, Bart keeps to a wee-
kly system. An example: sometimes the pigeons receive Blitz-
form for 4 days (this sometimes acts as an extra “boost”).
The following week, he adds Bt-Amin forte to the drinking
water, while another time the birds receive 4 days of Rotosal
(extra regeneration).
In fact, it’s all down to the feeling they have for what the
pigeons need at that particular moment.
Every week, on Monday and Tuesday, they add Ro2000 (con-
dition powder) to the food, enriched with oil. On the day of
basketing: Electrolyte Plus in the drinking water + Avisana
eye drops before basketing, together with a Flugfit vitamin
tablet or an RO 200 tablet. >>
More information go to:
www.roehnfried.com/geerinckx-en
Best races in 2017:
Noyon 1.256 pigeons 1,2,3,5,6,6,8,9,11,29,31,34,35,
Noyon 2.214 pigeons 1,14,15,16,17,18,19,20,21,25,
Vierzon 8.177 pigeons 3, 5, 56, 76, 205, 210, 246,
Bourges 2.977 pigeons 2, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 52, 84, 93
Châteauroux 5.801 pigeons 79, 85, 128, 146, 239, 344,
Libourne 3.927 pigeons 5, 15, 18
Argenton 13.730 pigeons 22, 23, 84, 504, 606, 833
Châteauroux 10,454 pigeons 10, 34, 94, 223, 263, 369,

National Champion: ONE-DAY LD “Holland’ 2016
Specialisation in the one-day LD races in Holland
This father-son duo, Jo (retired painter) and his son Florian
(IT-specialist) from Nijswiller in Holland (near Maastricht in
the Dutch province of Limburg), have already scored with su-
per results. Over the years, they specialised in what they call
in Holland one-day LD-races (or the difficult MD-races from
Bourges up to and in Châteauroux (the 500 to 600 km races).
These races are held here in Holland every two weeks. Jo &
Florian are always involved in this using the system of pure
widowhood with the cocks. Super class!
Good preparation usually makes for a good season:
Having pigeons in top condition at the start: „When the first
races go well, you’re always one step ahead”. To achieve this,
the birds need to be a good basic condition for the beginning
of the season. Here in Nijswiller, they try to succeed in this by
giving them 4 to 5 weeks Avitonicum Aktiv in the drinking
water in March, while using Hexenbier, dried with Pavifac on
the feed. Already from the first race, the cocks are basketed.
These are short races (100 to 350 km).
Once the 400 km races starts, the birds have to take part every
2 weeks. in the weeks between the competition races, Flori-
an drives them away to a short distance (50 to 70 km). When
the birds arrive home from the races, their partner is ready
and waiting for them. They have already used this system for
several years and feel good with it. The birds too are well mo-
tivated by it.
In fact, they do make a lot of effort to score at the top.
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SG Hendriks
Netherlands
Tel. +31 43 4512128
florianhendriks@home.nl
What are the important aspects in this system? nation with Avimycin. The pigeons like it and their eye rims
Hygiene: the loft is cleaned everyday. Regular schedules: become much whiter.
respect for the pigeons’ biorhythm of the pigeon: they train Rozitol (nose drops) are used every two weeks. Florian uses
at the same hour every morning and the evening (each time this on all cocks and after +- 10 minutes, he holds all the birds
for about 1 hour). A steady schedule for drinking and eating. in his hands again to squeeze the noses. This makes the the
On returning from the race: always Avipharm (electroly- mucus to come out much better. Rotosal is a top product,
tes) and Mumm (glucose and vitamin C). The day after the you notice the birds recover much faster >>
race: Rotosal (regeneration) on the feed, together with K+K
proteins (for the muscles). In preparation for the race: here, More information go to:
they use a alternating system; one time Gervit-W (multivita- www.roehnfried.com/hendriks-en
min complex), the next time Blitzform (iodine preparation)
and another time, it’s Bt-Amin forte (amino-acids and elect-
rolytes) … Or a combination of these products. Best races:
What’s important for the Jo & Florian’s colony Montluçon 554 km 2,160 pigeons
A good family to breed with. They’re not afraid to invest! 2-5-95-193-259-275-425
They’ve knocked on the door of the very best: Gaby Van- Narbonne 881 km 4,566 pigeons
denabeele from Rudy – from Harry (Jan Hooymans) … with 4-32-34-191-215-238-275
Rethel 182 km 1,045 pigeons
Koopman ….. It’s not always a „bull’s eye” but the chances of
1-4-46-49-50-51-52-62-108
succeeding are higher with pigeons from good families and – Melun 332 km 2,737 pigeons
as we all know – „Good blood never lies”. 1-2-12-24-56-58-69-70-115
Hold on to a good system: here they chose for pure wi- Sens 350 km 476 pigeons
dowhood with the cocks. Keep to a good rhythm, have faith 1-7-8-14-17-25-27-28-39-42-43
in the pigeons and the results will not fail to follow! Charleville 147 km 4,626 pigeons
Fresh grit (Röhnfried products) every morning is very import- 1-2-3-13-14-55-63-69 (22,915 p. 1-4-5 )
ant for the birds’ digestion. Reims 221 km 403 pigeons
1-2-7-16-17-20-36-37-38
Good supplimentary products are: Sezanne 282 km 1,555 pigeons
Atemfrei – for about 4 days on the feed, sometimes in combi- 1-2-3-4-5-11-12-13-17-28
Reports
Leo Heremans
Belgium
leo.heremans2@telenet.be
The foundation of many international top colonies.
This is doubtless a very unusual title, but it was in fact becau-
se of “fishing” that Leo Heremans came into contact with the
pigeon racing. He used to be a fisherman and he needed “pi-
geon manure” because this was top food in angling. So his
first pigeons were used to “produce manure” to go fishing. …
Anyway, to make a long story short: Leo has had respiratory
problems for many years and now has to stop. A few months
ago, his long capacity was reduced to 10% and this is not so-
mething to be glossed over. For some months he can’t go up
into the lofts, he can’t even hold a pigeon in his hands. He
completely depends on his two helpers, who come everyday
to clean, train the birds and do everything required. In this,
of course, they are instructed by Leo, but when you can’t go
into your loft yourself, can’t take in the birds in your the hands,
can’t see what’s going on in the loft…. Where is the sense in
all this? So he decided to stop COMPLETELY. He doesn’t know
who is going organise the auction. Maybe somebody will
come and buy the complete colony? So far, no clear arrange-
ments have been made but it’s clear he’s going to stop. In fu-
ture, he may well take up fishing again. Of course, he will keep
in contact with the pigeon racing because he has a lot of fri-
ends among the fanciers. Leo Heremans, …. has won almost
everything there is to win. Last season in 2016, he became 3rd
National Champion KBDB Young Birds at national races with
1st and 2nd placed. He also was among the champions, even
after 2 top auctions; one by the name of Heremans-Ceusters.
They have won everything possible in pigeon racing – from
supersonic down to the small middle distance, National Ace
pigeons and Olympic toppers. At the beginning of 2007, this
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combination was split up in a fabulous auction and those
birds moved all over the world.
What is your secret? Selling a large part of your colony
again and again yet still winning?
„Good pigeons“ – „Healthy pigeons“ and … do all you have to.
It is striking that Leo Heremans has a lot lofts, breeds a lot of
youngsters and yet after a few weeks, he only races a handful
of pigeons. As a fancier, he selects very fast and he only wants
to devote his time to those that score with top results.
Leo has always sought the best pigeons. He used to visit all
public auctions, buying lots of pigeons and investing a lot
money. When he wanted a top pigeon, he almost always
brought it back home. It’s important to breed with the very
best and test them! But also a strict selection; it’s all part of it
and possibly the best path to success!
Healthy pigeons with products, such as Avidress Plus, can
help here. When he first used this top product, he recognised
its qualities because you immediately notice that your birds
remain in good health much easier. Good manure, scarcely
any problems with the digestive organs.
One exceptional breeder was the Olympiade 6455003-01,
(Olympic Pigeon Liévin 2003 and 2 National Ace Short Dis-
tance (SD) KBDB 2002) of Gust Jansen. His blood is still to be
found in each top pigeon. We cannot ignore the enormous
offspring produced by this world-class breeder: 6455003-01,
„Olympiade 003” – Olympic Cock SD 2002 - 2 National Ace
SD adults KBDB 2001
A pigeon with unlimited hereditary qualities!
Leo Heremans always had several lofts, into which he divi-
ded his pigeons according to the races they were intended
to take part in. Quiévrain with the adults, the yearlings and
the youngsters – both with cocks and hens. Then Noyon with
the cocks, the hens, adults, yearlings and young birds. Plus a
small group for the small- and difficult middle distance races.
Nevertheless, he always preferred the Quiévrain and Noyon
races. The short distance, the races (where lots of money were
bet) and where most of the fanciers of Antwerp joined in. So-
metimes Quiévrain up to 3 times a week. These are the fast
and good pigeons, who enjoy being motivated and arrive like
lightning! To support them, they regularly receive Gervit-W
(a super product just like Ro200) with oil on the feed. They
always have to listen well, recover quickly and become nice
and pink and round like a ball. Everything was completed as
punctually as possible, since in a race like Quiévrain, every se-
cond is worth its weight in gold.
They are always fed step by step – but always enough. They
have to eat it all up before they get an extra. If they leave any
food, he immediately takes it away from them, he never lea-
ves food in the loft. At the end of the week, some extra corn, a
lot of grit (Expert Mineral) and red stone, which provides for
a good digestion and healthy pigeons. The grit is refreshed
every day! >>
More information go to:
www.roehnfried.com/heremans-en

Little Joe’s descendants keep on winning …..
Super descendants!
Very strong middle distance racers, all of whom have the
blood of very important breeders in their veins, namely the
famous Little Joe B 04-6231810. A top breeder, bought
by Johny and Magda from Jos & Jules Engels (Little Joe is a
half-brother of the famous Marieke – Olympic hen). His father
was the 086-97 (father of Marieke) and Little Joe’s mother was
the 851-99, sister of the mother of Marieke and Gueretje). Par-
ticularly the 645 hen; B 05-2204646, daughter of the 393-04
Abel, the old base strain of Jonckers, namely Zabel (winner of
Bourges with Jonckers), Marieke Engels x Kleine Vooruit strain,
Artiest, Houben basis) became a phenomenal breeding pair.
Where we earlier spoke about the direct descendants, we
now see that the grand- and great grandchildren also score
with top results.
Is it still necessary to present Johny and Magda Jonckers from
Linter? They already have several national victories on their
prize list, have already become national champion KBDB
and they are famous for their passion. Not too many pigeons
because they do not have a lot of space but this makes sure
the selection is that much stricter. Only the very best are al-
lowed to remain in the loft. Yes, they are both getting older
every day but they still take very good care of their colony
with a 120% effort – otherwise it wouldn’t be possible.
All very punctual, shooting for victory.
Johny and Magda are totally focused on pigeon racing – it’s
their life. They do everything for their feathered friends and
when their pigeons gain top scores, they enjoy it. And when
the results are not as they should be, they work even harder to
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get where they want to be – at the top and winning!
The loft are cleaned every day, the drinking pots too. Everyday
they use Avidress Plus in the drinking water to control the pH
value; this keeps the birds healthier and there are no prob-
lems with trichomonads.
Only the very best is good enough!
The origins of the super pair Little Joe x the 646 hen brings us
at the Engels and Houben base. Johny used to work in the su-
gar factory in Tienen, where he had to work hard. Although it
wasn’t always easy when he wanted to buy a pigeon, he could
always count on Magda’s support to make their dream come
true – to belong to the top of Belgian pigeon racing. This is
indeed a colony where getting to the top was a step-by-step
process. They always held on to their crack birds as a basis for
building their colony on. This was was reinforced by pigeons
from Gaby Vandenabeele (from Rudi), the Herbots Brothers
(from National Ace pigeons), the Vandeneede Brothers, ….
Only the very best is good enough….
2016, though, was a very difficult racing season and after the
loss of some pigeons, top birds such as Rudy 504 ( 1 I.Prov.
Bourges 2,417 pigeons - 3 I.Prov Montluçon 2,328 pigeons -
6 Nat Bourges 21,522 pigeons - 16 Nat Châteauroux 18,658
pigeons - 22 I.P. Châteauroux 2,773 pigeons and the 2 Nat
Bourges), moved to the breeding loft. And one thing is cer-
tain: when the base is super, then quality will always return
and they have proved this in the first part of this season with
some beautiful victories: 1 + 2 I.Prov. Argenton 2,251 year-
lings: “National Argenton is a classic among the difficult midd-
le-distance races, where Johny Jonckers already scored very
SG Jonckers
Belgium
Tel. +32 11781718
johnyjonckers@euphonynet.be
well several times and now, in the 2017 season, he did it again.
Their yearlings were in super condition and this time with 2
yearlings they won 1st and 2nd Int. Provincial against 2,251
pigeons. At national level, they also achieved a top result with
5 and 6 National against 22,319 yearlings. Once again a top
result by this super colony. The 1st yearling is the 2074101/16,
which had already flown brilliantly in the races from Vierzon
and Châteauroux before he scored a top result at Argenton.
He has surely inherited these qualities from his father: “Rudy
504”, who won the 12th Nat Ace Difficult MD 2015, following
which he received his box in the breeding loft. He also won 3
x TOP 60 National.
The 2nd cock from Argenton is the 2074068/16, who has the
9th Int.Prov La Souterraine on his prize list. He is a son >>
More information go to:
www.roehnfried.com/jonckers-en
Best races in 2016/2017:
2016:
1 Interprovincial Montluçon against 1,544 yearlings
1 Interprovincial Bourges against 2,568 pigeons
1 Interprovincial Argenton against 854 pigeons
2 Interprovincial Bourges against 1,817 pigeons
2017:
1 Interprovincial Châteauroux against 1,535 yearlings
1 + 2 Interprovincial Argenton against 2,251 yearlings
Reports
SG Leutenez
Belgium
Tel. +32 9 3843605
eddy_leutenez@skynet.be
2017: the miracle year, 1 NATIONAL AC E ALLROUND K BDB
They’re back in a very short time!!!
At the end of the 1990s, Eddy Leutenez stopped working at
the end of the nineties but his son Maarten wanted to cont-
inue. Eddy, who had already won 9x1st Nationals, wanted to
help him and in Kruishoutem this means: go for the top! They
were not interested in anything less and so the train picked
up speed again. At the beginning, their premises were rather
limited – a small compartment above the garage (later expan-
ded) and building some lofts in the garden.
Eddy the “expert” made sure that it took only a few years for
“class” to arrive back in the loft, while in the meantime Maar-
ten also learned what they needed to reach the top again.
The foundation for their success was provided by the famous
“Bolleken”, a top hen with super muscles that had been re-
sponsible for victories and “minutes in advance” with José
Denoyette. He bought this top hen and Bolleken belonged to
Eddy and Maarten. This proved to be a bullseye because she
was part of the basis of the present colony. Afterwards, her
parents also moved to Kruishoutem. After a while, they also
visited an old friend: Marc De Cock (Race Pigeon Farm Belgi-
um), the owner of top talent. There Eddy regained the Milan
strain (1st Provincial Blois and 6th National La Soutteraine)
and also brought home a De Rauw-Sablon strain hen and a
young Eagle Eye (Erik Limbourg strain). This then became the
basis of the present “Leutenez” generation…..
From 2010, straight to the top. Maarten made sure that he
had enough time to take care of the pigeons. They added a
few more more lofts, which was combined with good bree-
ding and astute selection! Soon afterwards, they scored with
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Trapke: 1. Nat. As-Taube Allround KBDB 2017
top results.
A glance at 2015 and 2016:
1 Provincial Limoges 2,244 pigeons 2015
1 National Zone A Tulle 3,358 pigeons 2015
2 National Limoges 8,301 pigeons 2015
4 Best LD Yearling of Belgium over 3 races
5 Best LD Yearling of Belgium and the Difficult MD
over 4 races ranking 2015
7 National Cahors 6,164 pigeons 2016
8 National Champion (1+2) LD yearling KBDB 2016
8 Provincial Ace-pigeon LD KBDB 2016
8 Provincial Champion (1+2) LD old birds + yearlings
KBDB 2015
10 Provincial Ace-pigeon LD KBDB 2015
11 National Champion (1+2) LD yearlings KBDB 2015
14 Best Yearling of Belgium on the LD and Difficult MD
over 4 races – ranking 2015
15 National Limoges 8,301 pigeons 2015
23 National Libourne 5,890 pigeons 2015
Important points to consider are:
Punctual care-taking, the birds always train at the same
time every day!
• Every week, they have a bath with bath salt.
• On arriving home from the race – always Elektrolyt 3Plus,
together with Mumm.
• After the race, a K+K Protein tablet so they recover fast.
• Once a week on the day before basketing, the racers recei-
ve Gervit-W vitamins (sometimes replaced by Blitzform).
• 2 or 3 times a week, Energy-Oil is added to the feed, so
they can build up their reserves for the next race.
• At the beginning of the week, the birds receive Hexenbier
in their drinking water. At the beginning of the season, this
is used for about 3 weeks. This enables the pigeons to at-
tain a good condition and it stimulates the down moulting.
• On the day after a +250 km race, the birds receive two or
three meals, Sedochol on the feed with Pavifac beer yeast
or RO200 condition powder.
One last tip
During the moulting period: 5 to 7 days a week, the birds
receive Röhnfried Taubengold in their drinking water. All ra-
cing and breeding pigeons receive Avidress to drink every­
day of the year. This results in them always being in good con-
dition. During the breeding, the pigeons receive Gervit-W at
least 3 times a week.
1st + 3rd National Ace Allround KBDB 2017
New in 2017 with the National Ace-pigeons KBDB was the
“Allround” Ace pigeons, very important to a colony such >>
More information go to:
www.roehnfried.com/leutenez-en
Successes 2017:
1st + 3rd National Ace Pigeon Allround KBDB 2017
 Anthony Maes
Belgium
Tel. +32 0475234651
anthony.maes2@telenet.be

2017: brilliant again with 4 x 1 Provincial !!!

The way to the top of Anthony Maes, assisted by his wife
Chantal, has really been wonderful these last few years. In
2015, he already was in the spotlight with Provincial top re-
sults such as:
1 Prov Fontenay (308 km) 9261 p , 2, 7 Prov Tours (435 km) -
5697 p - 1 Prov Bourges (426 km) 2365 p - 1 Prov Châteauroux
3078 p - ….and then, also in 2015, the top of the bill, the Na-
tional victory at Argenton against 9,228 old birds and fastest
in the race against all 21,737 pigeons, won by his top pigeon,
the famous “Sero Sero” , 3079100-13, a pigeon with an im-
pressive prize list. Before his national triumph, he had already
won 4 Nat Châteauroux’14 – 21,515 pigeons – 28, Nat Châ-
teauroux’16 - 25126 pigeons – 31, Nat Argenton’15 – 12,187
pigeons …… (but also at the provincial level: 3/1769 Gueret
- 6/1416 Tours - 7/5697 Tours - 23/9261 Fontenay …. ).
How will Anthony and Chantal continue in 2017?
Chantal and Anthony are a duo that complement each other
very well, both at a professional level (vegetable and fruit bu-
siness) and in their hobby, trying to manage things as well as
they can. The largest share of taking care of their colony is in
the hands of Chantal. In the late afternoon, Anthony also hel-
ps out and he likes to observe them after a hard day of work.
Double victory at the Western Flemish opening race:
By tradition, Tours is the opening race of the season for the
West Flemish province and also serves as preparation for the
national races; i.e. Bourges for the difficult middle distance
and Limoges for the long distance races. If possible, everybo-
dy is their to enter their team in this preparation race. A lot
of pigeons take part in these opening races – a total of 3,353
yearlings and 6,720 old birds (including doubled yearlings)
started here in the Tours race.
It was their hen “Cartouche” (3122099-16) was the fastest of all
the pigeons, at a speed of 1,608 m/h …. A true top hen, who-
se prize list includes such top results as 1 Arras 118 against
pigeons - 2 Brionne 309 against pigeons - 20 Pontoise 316 pi-
geons - 37 Clermont 696 pigeons - 40 Fontenay 544 pigeons
- 43 Clermont against 363 pigeons - 47 Pontoise 526 against
pigeons.
How are the birds taken care of and what plan is the care
based on?
Before the season, the pigeons receive Hexenbier every day
for 3 to 4 weeks. This makes sure that they get a good natural
basic condition – a “nice and clean body”, “soft feathers”, “whi-
te noses” and “white around the eyes.”
During the preparation period (in March), the pigeons are
trained 5 to 8 times at distances of 10 to 30 km. This provides
tham with the confidence they need.
Here, in Waregem, they race both the cocks as the hens. The
cocks train twice a day for about 30 minutes and the hens also
twice a day but in their case 15 minutes is enough. Eager pi-
geons often train well with short periods.
On arriving home from a race, the birds always receive a
combination of Avipharm (electrolytes) and Mumm (gluco-
se), this makes them recover faster and better. In addition to
this, they also receive fresh grit, enriched with Winput. The
grit ensures a good digestion and the Winput increases their
resistance while providing better immunity. Anthony often
adds some seeds so the pigeons can eat it faster. The pigeons
usually return home from the difficult middle distance races
on Saturday. On Sunday and Monday, they receive Entrobac
in the drinking water – this is a probiotic that both protects
the digestive tract and raises the immunity. On Sunday, he
also adds Avitestin to the feed, again to protect the intesti-
nes. This is also an ideal product to prevent trichomonads. >>
More information go to:
www.roehnfried.com/maes-en
Highlights of the last 5 seasons:
2012: 2 x 1st Provincial + 2 x 2nd Provincial
+ 1 x 3e Provincial
2013: 1st Provincial Châteauroux yearlings
2nd Provincial Châteauroux old birds
2015: 1st Provincial Ace-pigeon KBDB Difficult MD
old birds
3rd Provincial Ace-pigeon KBDB Difficult MD
yearlings
8th National Ace-pigeon KBDB Difficult MD
youngsters
2 x 1st Provincial + 1 x 2nd Provincial +
1 x 3rd Provincial
2016: 1st National Argenton
3 x 1st Provincial
2017: 4 x 1st Provincial

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Ronny Menten
Belgium
Tel. +32 11 584580
menten.ronny@skynet.be
Always on the move!
2016: 1 NAT Bourges yearlings –
fastest against 45,507 pigeons.
2017: 1 NAT Tulle yearlings –
fastest against 17,035 pigeons
In Tulle, just one year after his national victory at Bourges, this
colony from Rummen succeeded with its second national
victory. Against 9.586 yearlings, it achieved the top national
result with a speed of 1,623.37 m/m and ,moreover, the fas-
test against all the 17,035 racers at Tulle. Everybody had to
admit; the condition fairy had already often used her magic
wnd in Ronny Menten’s loft. His pigeons won all national dif-
ficult middle distance races in the adult and yearling catego-
ries, each time this season Top-2 Provincial. In 2017: 1 x 1st
+ 2nd Provincial and 5 x 2nd Provincial. But let’s not for-
get the national result from the previous week in Argenton;
against 7,843 old birds, his pigeons scored with 7th–10th and
11th prizes! A sign of things to come… and yes, now it was the
“Golden Tulle” that provided the highlight of the season with
his national victory!
2016 already was a season of exceptional performances with
provincial victories and the national winner from BOURGES
with the yearlings and the fastest of the “Royal race” against
45,507 pigeons. Thanks to the top condition that got better
and better, nobody at all was surprised by the top score in the
Bourges race, where he won 2, 3, 4 Provincial Vierzon against
765 yearlings On June 17th 2017, he won 1 + 2 Provincial Blo-
is against 1,484 old birds… A top result with 31 adult hens
in the race, he scored with 1, 2, 7, 18, 45, 60, 61, 72, 81, 92,
96, 133, 146, … and 21/31. In the yearling category; 22 out of
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Ronny together with Gino Clicque
33…. And against 3,122 yearlings: 9, 15, 20, 44, 67, 73, 86, 98,
106, 155, 212, 291, 392, … All in all, a total of 43 out of 64 or
67 % prizes - 5 x per 100 and 25 x per 10 !!!!
The winning hen from Blois, the 3050866-15, as the national
winning hen from Bourges, was a direct line of Gino Clicque,
his friend and adviser.
At various races, Ronny Menten proved that his colony was in
in the pink of condition during the 2017 season. In national
races, he often succeeded to winning with a margin of up to
8 minutes !
Middle distance with national release
What it’s all about. “When you take part in these races, the
pigeons select themselves”. There’s a big difference between
the small middle distance and the national races. The pigeons
have to learn to stand out in a large group – here we are tal-
king about releases of 30,000 to 50,000 pigeons. In this situati-
on, they can’t let themselves be influenced by the great mass
of the pigeons, they have to find their way home themselves.
You notice this with the young birds that get top scores in the
first races – these are not always the best youngsters in the
national races. Of course, there’s the wind and the mass to
be taken into account, but given that, if you have done ever-
ything necessary, the better pigeons have to emerge from it.
Have a look at the young birds, some fanciers only start with
the 3rd national race, they can’t make it. Experience is very
important in the year of their birth. In Ronnie’s case it is signi-
ficant that the best old birds were the best youngsters.
Of course, the pigeons need to be provided with the best nu-
trition; proteins, amino acids such as K+K are top products in
the Menten loft. But also Bt-Amin forte, Hexenbier, RO200,
you need to trust your birds as well as the products you select.
It is important to hold on to your system and have faith in it.
Pigeons only attain a good condition when they receive the
same feed over a longer period. They need to work to get in
“shape”, to become smooth and a hard physique and, of cour-
se, not be too heavy. At the medical level, he trusts the “doc”,
as he calls his friend and vet Raf Herbots, whom he visits every
3 to 4 weeks. It goes without saying – the less medication the
better the results will be. >>
More information go to:
www.roehnfried.com/menten-en
Best flights in 2017:
10/06 Châteauroux 3,449 yearlings: 2, 26, 38, 91, 92, 188,
17/06 Blois 1,484 old birds: 1, 2, 7, 18, 45, 60, 61, 72, 81
24/06 Argenton 2,927 yearlings: 2, 17, 52, 87, 103
08/07 Châteauroux 2,362 old birds: 2, 14, 22, 34, 52, 58,
63, 86, 99, 145,
22/07 Argenton 2,007 old birds: 3, 5, 6, 26, 37, 59, 70, 78,
108, 119, 136
22/07 Argenton 2,551 yearlings: 12, 18, 21, 30, 50, 54,
29/07 Tulle 2,721 yearlings: 1, 16, 35, 58, 68, 77, 100

“Another very strong season; from 100 to 700 km”
Surinx - Pletsers : Hilaire & Nadia – They started to race pi-
geons in Nieuwerkerken in 2000 and already in that first year,
they became National Champion with young birds. Every
year anew, they are to be be found among the Provincial or
National champions. Last season, in 2016: 1 Prov Ace difficult
MD KBDB – classifications with the national championships
KBDB - Reserve Olympics Brussels.
As publishers of the racing pigeon paper in two languages;
“La Colombophilie Belge”, they are responsible for about 80%
of the public auctions in Belgium.
What is important?
A strong foundation: When you take part in races for more
than 20 weeks with the same group of pigeons (the birds get
into the basket every week at a race of 100 to 700 km), you
need to have a strong base. Those that can’t follow the rhythm,
have to drop out! The colony is mainly based on the strain of
Nationaal I Schellens - Herbots (super breeder and winner of 1
Nat Bourges - 1 Prov Orléans), reinforced by the strain of Yvan
Herbots Brothers (double National Ace cock KBDB) and also
returning to the base of Nationaal I and Bliksem Vandenabee-
le. In addition, there is also the old base of Clerinx Soontjes
Herbots and, of course, they regularly buy top pigeons such
as the super cock from Roger Rase; the Boonen, which won
11 x 1 (100 - 400 km) including 1 / 2181 p - 1 / 1452 p … and
he became a super breeder (already father of 12 x 1 in Surinx
Pletsers’ loft). In the spring of 2015, they also bought a round
of youngsters (40 pigeons) from the late Etienne Devos from
Deerlijk. Inbreeding in his old base: Kleine Didi, Zidane, …
this way, they are attempting to make the pigeons stronger.
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The first results of this reinforcement are remarkably good. In
2016, they kept them pure and of the 40 weaned and tested
youngsters, they still have (at the end of 2017), after 2 seasons
of testing, 8 left to participate in the LD races as adult birds.
Daily supplies: “when you have to work hard, you need to eat
well”.
With this approach, good food is important and every day the
pigeons receive a mix of good quality grains. Every morning,
they get fresh grit, Expert Mineral, to which they add can-
dy seeds and hemp. During the season, they also receive this
mixture in the afternoon and towards the end of the week
sunflower pits, peanuts and nuts. This provides the birds with
extra energy.
After a race with 2 nights in the basket, the birds receive a K+K
tablet (proteins).
Some important aspects in this regard: regular disinfection
and protection for the eyes, both on the day of basketing, at
their arrival home after the race and also on Wednesday with
Avisana drops (probiotic drops to protect the eyes with a
kind of “film”).
Before the season, for a period of 3 weeks, they use Avito-
nikum Aktiv (a herbal mixture with elements such as onion
and garlic). Hexenbier is added to the drinking water every
day and the food is moistened with Atemfrei and dried with
Avimycin. These products ensure that the birds get “clean
heads and white eye-rims”. The advantage provided by this
period; the pigeons gain more resistance and the digestive
organs are not “destroyed” – as used to be the case in the
past with traditional antibiotic. This system is also continued
during the racing season: every 2 weeks for 2 or 3 days, they
SG Surinx-Pletsers
Belgium
Tel. +32 11 729047
Lcb@surinx.be
use Atemfrei and Avimycin. In the other week, they give Se-
dochol (to clean the liver and to remove the waste products)
in combination with Entrobac. This mix is super for the dige-
stive organs. Sometimes, they also vary the intake by using
Jungtierpulver and Immunbooster.
A few tips :
• Start with healthy pigeons, perform the necessary vaccina-
tions and pay regular visits to a vet.
• If the pigeons do not eat enough, the pairs can get to-
gether for a few hours. After their separation, they will be
much calmer and recover their appetite.
• A warm bath on the day of the race makes sure they reco-
ver faster. Sometimes they even repeat this at lunchtime
on the day of basketing as this also increases their appetite.
• Water acidification makes sure the pigeons remain free
from trichomonads, while also preventing many other pro-
blems. In this regard Avidress Plus or Avitestin (always in
combination with UsneGano, an oragano-based that sti-
mulates the appetite as well as soft feathers) is also used.
• Trust the vet and visit him regularly. The contact consists in
short phone calls at least once a week, and once a month,
they go and visit their vet Raf Herbots for an examination.
• The adult and yearling birds are basketed every week from
the last weekend in March to the first weekend in Septem-
ber. The pigeons rarely stay at home: for the first 6 weeks,
they take part in races ranging from 120 to 400 km, >>
More information go to:
www.roehnfried.com/surinx-pletsers-en
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Davy Tournelle
Belgium
davy.tournelle@skynet.be
2017: IM P R ESSIV E - T R EM EN DOUS
Impressive: born into a large family of fanciers and even as
a little boy Davy wanted to be on the pigeon loft (before he
could walk – according to his father Patrick). He started to race
pigeons at the age of 16, and within a very short time, he had
a super prize list.
1. Nat Bourges 11933 pigeons
1. Nat Bourges 9021 pigeons
1. Nat La Souterraine 4690 pigeons
1. Nat Châteauroux 4690 pigeons
1. Nat Châteauroux 3933 pigeons
2. Nat Bourges 13570 pigeons
2. Nat Châteauroux 5901 pigeons
2. Nat La Souterraine 3609 pigeons
…..
You just have to do it!!!
The TOURNELLE family does everything for pigeon racing;
pure effort and a winner’s mentality, otherwise, it’s not pos-
sible to achieve this kind of results. It all depends on punctu-
ality, hygiene and perfect care. Luckily for them they have a
good team. There’s father “Patrick”, who’s responsible for 80%
for the care. Being a retired railway worker, he knows what
hard work is. He readily accepts days of more than 12 hours
to take care of the birds as perfectly as possible. Then there is
also Davy’s mother Ann, who takes care of the “paper work”
and helps out where she can. And then, there’s Davy himself,
young, enthusiast and passionate, he fills the gaps and after
his work, he makes sure that everything is done perfectly. He
wants to participate in all distances and win from 100 to 800
km. And … that is exactly what they go – in Rummen. You just
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have to do it, knowing that you can achieve top results just
like that.
Caring for the birds in the Tournelle colony
The racing hens: here, although they prefer the difficult
middle distance races - 450 to 550 km, they always have to
keep an eye on the weather conditions. From the moment the
summer hour starts, the hens have to train twice a day; in the
morning from 5:45 to 6:35 and in the afternoon from 3:00 to
3:50. After the training, they receive a mixture of grit and 30
minutes after the training, they receive their feed. Experience
has shown that the hens are much calmer then and they eat
more.
The partners of the hens stay at home and each cock has two
hens. When the hens arrive home from the race, they can get
together with their cock after 30 minutes. Those that arrive
first can be with their partner first for about 30 to 40 minu-
tes. Then the hen moves to the resting compartment and the
cock receives his second hen, also for about 30 to 40 minutes.
So, they have to pay attention and make sure that everything
goes well.
The racing cocks: these are raced using the system of classic
widowhood. The hen stays at home and each cock has his
own partner. At the beginning of the season – from March to
the end of May, the cocks train twice a day; from 7:00 to 8:00
in the morning and from 5:00 to 6:00 in the evening. Once
they participate in the long distance races, from Limoges (668
km) at the beginning of June, one training session a day is
enough. Caution: as they take part in a minimum of 5 races
varying from 668 to 750 km they have to work very hard!
The youngsters: a large group of young birds (approx. 300)
have to prove their capacities! Work is the watchword here!
They’re darkened up to the longest day and then they receive
light from 5:00 in the morning to 11:00 in the evening. In the
beginning, they are trained step by step and this job is perfor-
med by father Patrick, who drives them away often. As soon
as they arrive home in a good condition, they continue with
longer distances. In the second week of July, the hens and the
cocks are separated and they are raced using the sliding-door
system. From then on, they are driven by car once a week to
a distance of 50 km, and on arriving home, they can stay to-
gether for 2 hours. Normally this is done on Wednesday, and
on Thursday or Friday they have to leave for the race. After
the race they can stay together for between 3 and 4 hours >>
More information go to:
www.roehnfried.com/tournelle-en
Successes 2017:
1 I. Prov. Limoges CFW 3599 Old birds (662 km)
1 I. Prov. Argenton CFW 4614 Yearlings (547 km)
1 I. Prov. Châteauroux CFW 2376 Old birds (518 km)
1 I. Prov. Jarnac CFW 1185 Yearlings (695 km)

“Race every week, win every week!”
You can always visit Dirk Van Dyck; he wants to race his pi-
geons every day. This is typical Van Dyck! He has a lot of lofts,
different lofts and each one has its own function; the group
for Quiévrain, the group for Noyon, the group for the small
middle distance, the group for the difficult middle distance.
And these are once again divided – for youngsters, old birds
and the yearling cocks and the hens on widowhood.
This way, he has several opportunities every week. There’s al-
ways one group ready to participate in the races. Of course,
this is all easier said than done. You have to keep the birds
healthy, take care of them and keep it all up and running. This
really is a “full time” job.
2017 was a very difficult year for Dirk. In September 2016, he
had an operation on his knee and this spring, another opera-
tion was planned; he needed a hip replacement. There were
complications with this operation and Dirk needed crutches
to walk on for several weeks. Nor did the rehabilitation pro-
ceed as quickly as planned.
Of course, all of this also affected his ability to look after the
pigeons and his planning for the last racing season. Nevert-
heless, Dirk is never one to give up and he’s not afraid of any
obstacles.
Dirk is also very much attached to nature. He grew up with
animals, he loves them and he respects nature, the environ-
ment and all its aspects. The bureaucracy that in recent years
has become increasingly important – even in our sport, is not
exactly his hobbyhorse. He prefers to work and take care of
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his feathered friends and he does it with a lot of passion and
love.
Van Dyck is “Kannibaal”, he made a name for himself with
this super cock, which became 1 Nat Ace MD KBDB’96 ….
This cock was never sold, he remained in Zandhoven, whe-
re he provided many super descendants. He became a wor-
ld-famous breeder and his descendants were super pigeons
all over the world. Besides inbreeding and holding on to this
golden blood, Dirk also reinforced his colony with pigeons
from Op de Beeck - Baetens, Marcel Wouters, Gaston Vande-
wouwer, Marina Vandevelde, L B J Geerinckx, Leon Van Den
Brandt, Marcel & Gunther Vercammen, Jos Vercammen and
Leo Heremans. One of the most important reinforcements
of these last few years was the famous “Di Caprio” from Leo
Heremans. This cock was father of pigeons such as the Olym-
pic Niels 6338005-08 “3rd Olympic Pigeon Cat. A Nitra 2013”
but also father and grandfather of national winners. Not only
Olympic Niels but also a large group of ace-pigeons and na-
tional winners form the basis of this colony.
Many lofts: as already mentioned in the introduction, we find
here “metres” of pigeon lofts, a luxury of space but kept very
simple! Of course, Dirk knows exactly what he’s doing. He pre-
fers to keep it simple and as close as possible to nature. Each
loft is filled with oxygen and has its own kind of pigeons, di-
vided into groups. They all get paired separately to be sure of
the condition throughout the season. In order to reduce the
chance of infections. it all depends on one big system, all in
the master’s head.
Dirk Van Dyck
Belgium
Tel. +32 34845816
To keep the birds in good health, they receive a lot of fresh grit
(Röhnfried Premium Mineral mixtures, but also Expert Mi-
neral mixtures), good food, Avidress Plus and UsneGano in
the drinking water everyday and Gervit-W regularly. During
the breeding period, an extra herbal powder with the feed. In
addition during the racing season, he has had good results
using this product – it ensures a fast balance of the birds’ basic
health. Before the season starts (from the beginning of Febru-
ary to the middle of March) Hexenbier almost every day – for
Dirk it is one of the top products. It ensures a nice, pink breast
and they the birds lose their old down more easily. He also
uses this product during the racing season because it helps
them to recover well and achieve a good basic condition.
As preparation, they again receive Hexenbier, Avidress and
UsneGano. Two weeks before the season starts, the pigeons
receive Carni-Speed every day of the season. Carnitine pro-
vides for a better fat burning and is a good support for the
organism, enabling them to take part in a race every week.
You rarely notice that the birds arrive home exhausted. Dirk
Van Dyck has also passed on this advice to other fanciers. The
difference is remarkable; “You really notice the “speed” in their
body”.
At the end of March for about 2 weeks, he uses Atemfrei
(bronchial expectorant). Particularly in spring when the tem-
peratures are low, it has a positive effect on recovery and they
get nice white noses and circles around the eyes. >>
More information:
www.roehnfried.com/vandyck-en
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Van Elsacker-Jepsen
Belgium
Tel. +32 3 3841467
serge.vanelsacker@telenet.be
THREE NATIONAL ACE-PIGEONS HEAVY MIDDLE DISTANCE KBDB 2017
For more than 30 years, we have found the name of VAN
ELSACKER-JEPSEN on the first page of many results! When
you’re able to do that, you need to have great class, super qua-
lity and outstanding pigeons! Serge and Kirsten always had a
passion for the small middle distance. They only rarely enter a
pigeon for a national race and always come away with a top
prize. But these last few years, several fellow fanciers have clai-
med: “They can’t do more than 400 km”… In 2017, however,
Serge secretly decided to take up the “fight” against these
people …. And so he did, with top results. When you succeed
in classifying 3 pigeons among the 15 best of Belgium by the
end of the season, that says it all!!
It’s always very pleasant to pay a visit to Serge and Kirsten
Van Elsacker-Jepsen. It’s clear that everything has been well
thought through and they know what they’re doing.
In fact, there is one big loft with several compartments and
plenty of possibilities. Besides a lot of oxygen, their pigeons
also receive a lot of fresh grit and minerals everyday. You get
a good metabolism when the intestines are in optimal condi-
tion and this is why their birds receive are given some extra
Premium Minerals on a daily basis. “Many fanciers forget the
importance of a good grit-mineral mixture and these mixtures
also contain several plant and small seed extracts, … the pi-
geons just love it.”
Total widowhood:
Serge is a very level-headed person. The last few years, he
has decided on total widowhood – although with strict rules!
He prefers 90 % of the pigeons to have a steady partner and
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when a particular cock or hen shows super scores after a few
weeks, the partner stays at home because this partner is the
reason for the other one returning as quickly as possible!
Another rule :a strict and fast selection. It is a fact that the bas-
ket shows which pigeons are the best. The results take care of
the selection and breeding has to take place with those that
score very well!
It may all seem very simple, but these are the most important
rules of the game. The sooner you select, the less pigeons on
the loft. This is why it is important to spend more time on tho-
se pigeons that are worth it and show their value. When you
have a good bird, use it to breed with and hold on to this fa-
mily, this strain as the basis of your colony! Wise words based
on experience!
A good moult is another important aspect in our sport! Du-
ring the moulting period, the pigeons hardly ever go outside.
They regularly (3 to 4 times a week) receive Taubengold in
their drinking water and energy oil and Pavifac beer yeast on
their feed. When the weather is good, they are free to go out-
side to prevent their muscles from becoming stiff.
At the beginning of March, they go outside 2 or 3 times
a week, and at the end of March the pairs can be together
again. The end of March sees the start of some short training
flights (maximum 30 km). This is a kind of “interval” training so
they get regain their confidence. A small detail here: when the
birds are driven away by car, then only with the hens or only
with the cocks – the partners always stay home!
Training in the morning is the best
Here the pigeons only train once a day – in the morning. This
way, Serge can observe them well and it is important that the
birds maintain the same rhythm for the entire season. This
also ensures they gain the confidence they need.
The Van Elsacker pigeons
In Kirsten’s and Serge’s colony, we can talk about their own
own “race of pigeons”. Over a period of 30 years >>
More information go to:
www.roehnfried.com/vanelsacker-en
Successes 2017:
20/05, Vierzon (483 km) – 8,177 old birds:
4, 22, 35, 88, 208, 214,. (9/10)
27/05, Bourges (486 km) – 7,364 yearlings:
25, 56, 61, 117, 167, … (19/42)
10/06, Châteauroux (535 km) – 8,583 yearlings:
20, 48, 96, 104, 125, …(24/41)
24/06, Argenton (562 km) – 22,712 yearlings:
70, 75, 144, 264, … (24/38)
08/07, Châteauroux (535 km) – 4,398 yearlings:
5, 53, 111, 178, 191,…(19/31)
06/08, Bourges (486 km) – 12,446 yearlings:
23, 29, 43, 97, 126, … (21/28)
3., 8., 15. Ace pigeon of the heavy middle distance
KBDB 2017

There where everyone wants to buy pigeons
„Gaby Vandenabeele pigeons“ are those that became famous
all over the world. Everyone knows the names Wittenbuik,
Bliksem, Rudy, Super Romeo, New Bliksem…
The descendants are fabulous! Year after year – and here we
are only talking about the winners in Belgium – we find se-
veral national winners that have the Vandenabeele blood in
their veins.
Gaby himself won: 7x 1st National – from 1988 up to 2014, 2x
1st National from Bourges, 2x 1st National from Brive – and also
1st National Limoges - Argenton and in 2014 Tulle.
How do you achieve such quality, such references?
Or, how do you get the name of being the owner of the „most
wanted pigeon blood in the world”? Because you deliver
quality, because you use strict selection, because you have
little inbreeding and still have the same foundation that has
produced winners, generation after generation, year after
year!
That happened many years ago in the beginning, and the
strain of the famous Kleinen, his son Wittenbuik, and the
latter’s grandson, Bliksem; then Rudy and his sons, New Blik-
sem 024-13 and Super Romeo 052-12. These are all hall-
marks of a colony that has become famous the world over.
Gaby puts a lot of work in his breeders, he has always tried to
keep them as “pure” as possible through “strain breeding”. He
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knows his pigeons and knows what they need. Sporadically
new ones arrive in his loft but they have to be super pigeons.
The last few years he has been lucky as many fanciers have
had success with his pigeons. His current tactic is to bring his
own bloodline back into these toppers. That has often provi-
ded the necessary kick.
Widowers!
Here in Dentergem, everything is still rather traditional. The-
re are 4 compartments for the widowers; maximum 56 cocks,
old and yearlings together. A key aspect: once they have a
box, they keep this for the rest of their racing career. The part-
ner of the cock also remains the same. This is important when
he has to return home, there is always something he can look
forward to. They also train every day and always at the same
time. Besides this, the pigeons are kept as close as possible to
nature. During the “dead season”, they are free to do whate-
ver they want, all day long. During the racing season, though,
they have to listen, be skilful, follow and win prizes!
Basic good health is very important…
For many years now, Gaby has been loyal to the Röhnfried
firm. Why? It’s very simple: „Because these are good products!”
It is probably one of the few firms that do good research in
pigeon racing. They bring products on the market that have
been tested with good results before they appear in shops.
They listen carefully to the demands of pigeon fanciers and
evolve along with our sport. They try to provide answers to
fanciers’ needs.
Gaby & Ilse Vandenabeele
Belgium
Tel. +32 51 634150
gabypigeons@telenet.be
Which are his favourite products?
Blitzform has been No. 1 for years. The extra stimulus from
the iodine has often been the reason for his top results. A nice
pink breast, white noses, joy of flying. You actually notice qui-
te quickly when pigeons have been given this product.
Gervit-W: this is probably one of the most traditional vitamin
preparations on the market. It has been in the shops for ye-
ars now, but is still a product that can perform miracles – du-
ring the breeding period as well as during the racing season.
When the pigeons arrive home after a difficult race, just one
tablespoon on top of their feed is enough and you quickly see
how they recover.
Avipharm: again, probably due to tradition, but it is very ef-
fective and if that is good, there is no need to change.
The youngsters always get Avidress Plus in their drinking wa-
ter. This is another top product that has been added in recent
years and has helped keep the pigeons in good health!
The racing pigeons also receive this on Mondays and Tues-
days in combination with UsneGano in their drinking wa-
ter (the result here is good droppings and stimulated down
moulting).
Key points: When Gaby was searching for his foundation ma-
terial, he always took the age of the bird into account. >>
More information go to:
www.roehnfried.com/vandenabeele-en
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SG Vercammen
Belgium
Tel. +32 3 4804404
marcel.vercammen@telenet.be
You just have to do it!
A lot of space, a few pigeons: Marcel Vercammen never had
many pigeons and he prefers it this way. Of course, he can’t
score by the dozen but when they put in some money in the
“old days” and Marcel wanted to win, he continued to race the
pigeons in that same style. When we take a look at the results,
we notice that a lot of class is present here.
With a racing team that contains a maximum of 14 cocks and
16 hens, both raced by the system of pure widowhood. With
this team they really have enough work to do! “If all these
birds become toppers one day, I’ll put an extra box in the loft”,
is Marcel Vercammen’s slogan. Week in week out, they score
with a high percentage of prizes and of course, he would pre-
fer it to be as close to the top as possible.
It’s noticeable that at his age, it’s not that easy anymore but
the passion is still there and if it’s necessary, Marcel can al-
ways count on the help of his wife. Nevertheless, he still is , “a
fine fancier” – as we say in the pigeon world, who has a lot of
respect for the results of his feathered friends. In the begin-
ning, his colony was based on pigeons of Van Hove-Uytter-
hoeven, Putte and Frans Van Beirendonck (“Bosduif” strain).
These were reinforced with Eddy Janssens birds, Zandhoven
(Kannibaal Dirk Van Dijck strain) - These strains resulted in the
famous “tornado pair”, the parents of several top pigeons like
“Blue Ace” - 1st reserve in the Olympics Middle Distance Poz-
nan, 2011. The victories of this top hen include: 1. Provinzial
Bourges against 3,292 pigeons – 2. Provinzial Bourges against
4,376 pigeons – 1. Etampes against 2,843 Tauben – 2. Marne
against 1.319 pigeons … Later there also were 4 grandchil-
dren of the “Kaasboer” Gaston Van De Wouwer – obviously
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absolute winners. Cross-breeding with the Blue Ace strain re-
sulted in many toppers, including “Spirit” – Nestmate Spirit”
- “Gold Spirit” - “Silver Spirit” - Blue Spirit” - ”Tricha” - “Shara”
- “Axana” - “Jessica” - “Yanina” ….. He takes care of all these pi-
geons with a lot of love and passion, as if they were his own
children. They can lay a maximum of 4 clutches of eggs, he’s
very careful with them!
The breeders also have a lot of space and before the breeding
period starts, they regularly receive Taubenfit E50 because
this product promotes good egg-laying and fertilisation. Be-
sides this, they also receive a mix of several supplements such
as mineral feed (Zucht & Mauser mineral), minerals (Topfit)
and Expert Mineral – plus a pickstone 2 to 3 times a week.
With their drinking water, the breeders and the “free” pigeons
get Avidress Plus everyday and sometimes he adds some Us-
neGano. The partners of the racing pigeons also receive this
because it’s very important that ALL the birds are free of can-
ker and it reduces the chance of several infections!
Only a few pigeons in one compartment!
This way, it’s much easier to keep the pigeons in good health
and they find it much easier to motivate themselves by their
territory; an extra box, an extra shelf, can sometimes work
miracles! Keeping to to the classic system; it enables them
to score well for a longer time. In the spring, they’re slowly
trained and when the weather allows it, they’re put in the bas-
ket for Quiévrain (100 km) and step by step, the distance is in-
creased. The hens participate in the difficult middle distance
races (500 - 600 km), while the widowers take part in the small
middle distance races – with an occasional national race.
When the birds arrive home from a race, they always receive
Avipharm (electrolytes) + Mumm (glucose and vitamin C ),
which makes sure they recover well and quickly. During the
week, the combination is Avidress Plus + UsneGano and if
they don’t eat enough, he adds some extra UsneGano, which
usually has an excellent effect. The day before basketing, they
usually receive Gervit-W. this provides them with extra reser-
ves and the feathers become softer. >>
More information go to:
www.roehnfried.com/vercammen-en
A selection of top results in 2017
22/04 Noyon/Morlincourt (208 km)
against 246 old birds: 1, 7, 14, 20, 57 (6/10)
against 361 yearlings: 2, 9, 19, 20, 23, 40, (12/18)
04/06 Chevrainvilliers (354 km) against 1.008 old birds:
12, 35, 38, 85, 86, … (9/10)
20/05 Vierzon (476 km)
against 426 yearlings: 4, 9, 36, … (7/8)
against 1.778 yearlings: 5, 18, 123, … (7/8)
against 4.854 yearlings: 7, 26, 202, 297, 421,… (7/8)
30/7 Noyon against 777 young pigeons:
1, 20, 34, 35, 38, 44, 90, 61, ... (18/27)
03/9 Noyon against 768 young pigeons:
1, 12, 27, 91, …,(6/10)

Golden Princess – 1. National ace bird long distance yearlings 2017
Simply sensational!
Gino Clicque is an honest man, who does everything he can
and needs to do. A hard worker, a winner, a fancier who knows
what he wants.
As we drive towards Wevelgem, we immediately think of the
classic cycling race “Gent - Wevelgem”, known as the Belgian
classic with the “Kemmelberg”, where many racing cyclists
give up – they have to be tough guys to make it to the end.
When we arrive at Gino Clicque’s loft, we notice that here, too,
his athletes have to be hard workers. Gino was born into a
working-class family in 1962. “You have to put in a lot of effort
to accomplish your goal”…. But luck was not on his side. At
a tender age, he lost his father Germain (1978) and then as
an adolescent, had to continue running the business and the
pigeon sport both – with both he became “big”. His father
showed him the ropes and sent him to a master: De Smet &
Son, where Gino learned a lot about pigeon racing. He quickly
found out that if you want something, you have to work for it.
The first few years, pigeon racing was just a hobby, and al-
though he always took part he was classified in the national
championships as a “beginner”. Aside from that, he success-
fully created his own business in the construction of log ca-
bins, terraces, etc. These past few years, pigeon racing has
taken up all his time and attention. He worked hard for it and
now he’s at the top.
A fabulous colony, with a very strong base. Surely everyone
remembers the super auction of the Clicque pigeons bringing
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in record prices in the spring of 2017. There was the pressure,
the results, but also a lot of quality with top pigeons such as
Golden Prince 3031767-13 (1st National Ace Long Distance
KBDB 2014), which took 3rd National Brive against 3,850 pi-
geons – 4th National Tulle against 5,731 pigeons – 14th Na-
tional Limoges against 6,907 pigeons; The Devil Prince – 1st
National Montluçon against 19,298 pigeons; Prince Rudy – 1st
National Limoges against 6,275 pigeons; Gabriella – 1st Na-
tional Agen 2016 against 2,932 yearlings – 1st International;
Mario – 1st National Limoges against 7,221 pigeons. All top-
class pigeons of the highest quality!
2017: Gino started with a large group of yearlings and
youngsters from 2017, all bred from the golden stock of top
pigeons. These have the golden blood of top colonies such
as Figo of Anton & Hilde Reynaert and Noël of Robert & Chris
Dobbelaere and Lucien, (Lucien Staelens) and since 2012, a
golden move with the reinforcement of the bloodline of Blik-
sem of Gaby Vandenabeele (which has already produced 3
national winners). All old and famous basic bloodlines of a su-
perior middle distance racer with many first prizes and a nati-
onal victory in Bourges paired with hard-as-iron long distan-
ce racers, stemming from a National Ace Cock Long Distance
KBDB. Plus the superb Wittenbuik – Bliksem line of Vanden-
abeele: “Power, speed and endurance, everything collected
here in a very nice way.” There was also reinforcement from
some other top pigeons, but the most important are these 4
bloodlines.
Gino Clicque
Belgium
Care-taking at the highest level:
Those who think they are meeting a ‘loft manager’ here are
completely wrong. Pigeon racing here is more than just a “full-
time” job. Gino has put together a good time plan, in which he
is helped by his wife and son. His wife Kristien is responsible
for the administration; the pedigrees, etc. His son Jasper is
there each morning to provide the pigeons with fresh water
and fresh mineral mixes (here they prefer Röhnfried minerals
because they are of great quality).
During the season, Gino starts at 7am. First, the hens (these
race on the total widowhood method) are trained for one
hour, once a day. Next come the cocks. In spring the cocks
(also racing on total widowhood) train once a day and then
come the cocks that are raced on pure widowhood. Later in
the season, when the pigeons know their compartment, all
cocks train together and if possible, train twice a day. The ra-
cing pigeons are paired in March and can “sit on the eggs” >>
More information go to:
www.roehnfried.com/clicque-en
Successes 2017:
1st National Ace Pigeon Long Distance KBDB 2017 Yearlings
4th National Ace Pigeon All-round KBDB 2017
5th National Ace Pigeon Long Distance KBDB 2017 Yearlings
10th National Ace Pigeon Long Distance KBDB 2017 Yearlings
Reports
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A I T Bosua, Kees 40
Aparasit34 Immunbooster16 Taubenfit-E 50 31 Cools, Rik 41
Atemfrei26 Taubenfreund Grit mit Anis 30 Clicque, Gino 62
Avidress Plus 14 Taubengold31 De Laere, Luc 42
Avimycin25 J Taubenglück19 De Poorter, Martin 43
Avipharm13 Jungtierpulver18 Topfit-Spezial-Futterkalk30 De Saer, Rudi 44
Avisana24 Derwa-Luxem, Albert 45
Avitestin15 K Derycke-Schiemann46
K+K Protein Dragees 11 U Diepeveen, Evert47
B K+K Protein 3000 11 UsneGano14
Badesalz34 Kräuter-Mix19 Flanders Collection 48
Bio-Air-Fresh26 W
Blitzform21 L Winput18 Geerinckx, Bart 49
Blitz-Maxi-Kraft-Pills32 Lecker-Stein29 Wurm-T (Wormtabs) 33
Bt-Amin forte 12 Hendriks SG 50
R Heremans, Leo 51
C Reise-Mineral29 Z
Carni-Speed21 Rotosal9 Zucht- & Mauser-Mineral 29 Jonckers SG 52
RO 200 ready 23
E RO 200 Tabs 23 Leutenez SG 53
Elektrolyt 3Plus 13 Rozitol27
Entrobac17 Maes, Anthony 54
Energie-Öl22 S Menten, Ronny 55
Expert-Mineral29 Sedochol11
Standard Mineral 30 Surinx-Pletsers SG 56
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Flugfit-Flughopper Dragees 37 M Tournelle, Davy 57
Mineraldrink28
G Moorgold19 Van Dyck, Dirk 58
Gambkokzid RO (sachets) 33 Mumm9 Van Elsacker-Jepsen 59
Gamba Tabs R (tablets) 33 Vandenabeele, Gaby 60
Gervit-W32 O Vercammen, Marcel & Gunter 61
Oregano-Schaffett23
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Hexenbier18 P
Pavifac-Spezialbierhefe31

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